deer hunting with a muzzleloader

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I am about to go hunting with a muzzleloading for the first time. I have a T/C Omega .50 cal rifle, and am planning on using 200 grain Shockwave sabots from T/C.

I am wondering now if I can use the 200 grain, or if I should pick up some 250for taking down a whitetail.

Thanks for any advice.
 
200 grain is plenty, that is what I use in my Encore and also used previously in my Knight Wolverine. Edited: meant Encore not Omega is what I own.
 
I also use 777 .In the Knight I used 2 pellets(100gr total) which worked well, and would be fine in the Omega also. I use 3 pellets(150gr total) in my Encore but is not necessary. My hunting partner has an Omega and he uses 2 pellets with good success.
 
alright thanks alot Grtwhthntr and Jay T.

I will be heading out with confidence in 8 days, I'll let you know the results.
 
I'm of the opinion that saboted .452 300gr are best for my deer hunting. I use XTP. The few deer I've shot with my 50cal Knight Wolverine were hit well - broadside at 40 yds thru the chest - but the bullets still didn't exit. So lighter bullets are not in my plans.

I also shoot various 300s in my Savage and this year have some .458" Barnes originals to try with MMP orange sabots.

I usually use "crushed rib" sabots which are a dream to use with .452" bullets and even can be used in a pinch for .458" bullets.
 
homer_ said:
alright thanks alot Grtwhthntr and Jay T.

I will be heading out with confidence in 8 days, I'll let you know the results.
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I suggest you go out and put 15 or more shots through it before you go hunting. It might take a bit for the loads to settle in. I found mine were sporadic until I had 20 shots though the barrel...
 
i use 3 777 mag's and Barnes Spit-Fire TMZ 250g .451. good for 250-300 yard max for deer.

DO NOT use 3 777 mag's in a gun that is not made for it. (i got the encore endeavor)
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soooo...what kinda groups might one get with the savage that shoots smokeless or some other decent guns?

ive been pondering the idea if its worth it to switch to a muzzle loader when my 870 with rifled barrel makes 3-4" groups at 125 yards.
 
ML loads

My daughter is 12 and she uses: a Traditions Pursuit Pro: 180 grain Precision QT and 100 grains of 777 pellets...no recoil & smokin Mule deer or White tail load for recoil shy shooters and children...her first doe today at 193 yds +/- 2 yds...pass through ribs/lungs/ribs...wow...not sure how fast the load is but it sure lights matches on a bench and creates a world of hurt for any deer in the area...lol

My wife Traditions Pursuit Pro: 240 grain Barnes TMZ w/ 100 grs 777...took a Mule deer doe this AM at 150 yds. With a complete pass through...no worries here...Chrony'd at 1920 ft/s at muzzle

Mine: TC Omega: 285 grn Barnes MZ w/ 100 grs 777...taken MANY deer..but I think I may try the Precision bullets wow...

hope this helps...

Cheers
 
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