Shotgun Vs Muzzleloader

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Ok here's the deal. This year I'm gonna be hunting a different WMU then my own during the gun season. Down in this area it is a shotgun and muzzleloader only season. I was thinking of purchasing a rifled shotgun specifically for this but am not sure if it is neccesary. For distance shots from a stand out to 200 yards would my muzzleloader be just as accurate or better then a rifled shotgun? Also for still hunting the thick stuff I could use my regular shotgun with rifled slugs or buckshot and a fibre optic site . Would I see any advantage from a rifled shotgun?
Can anyone whose been in this situation give me a little advice.
Thanks
Bill
 
The muzzleloader will give you a slight ballistic advantange if loaded to it's max (considering it's an in-line and max is a 150 grain powder load) and the great thing about the muzzleloader is that it would be far cheaper to shoot than the the new uber shotgun loads and offer way more load options. Nothing wrong with either gun to 200 yards but I'd personally go with the muzzleloader in the heavy bush or wide open country(assuming it's an in-line that shoots well that is). Only advantage with a shotgun would be faster reload time.
 
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I sold my ML to get a shot gun for that exact situation. More versitile with different barrel options for the same receiver. and the fact that I could not hit anything with my ML but can shoot very well with a shotgun. Shot guns, I think are better in the bush, with a smooth bore you can carry bird shot, buck shot and slugs etc. I wish I could shoot a ML better for the earlier season, but that will come in time.
 
billyc said:
Ok here's the deal. This year I'm gonna be hunting a different WMU then my own during the gun season. Down in this area it is a shotgun and muzzleloader only season. I was thinking of purchasing a rifled shotgun specifically for this but am not sure if it is neccesary. For distance shots from a stand out to 200 yards would my muzzleloader be just as accurate or better then a rifled shotgun? Also for still hunting the thick stuff I could use my regular shotgun with rifled slugs or buckshot and a fibre optic site . Would I see any advantage from a rifled shotgun?
Can anyone whose been in this situation give me a little advice.
Thanks
Bill
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Only advantage I find is the quick 2nd shot with shotgun if needed. My experince has been the first slug if well placed will drop them. I only needed the 2nd shot once on a buck that should have dropped dead from the first shot.

I also know lots of guys who have hung up the shotguns and solely use the ML due to the accuracy and range they are getting.

Its a personal preferance based on your shooting ability.
 
If you own a shotgun with choke tubes, try a rifled tube in you're shotgun before spending serious cash on a new barrel or gun.
You'll be surprised how well they shoot them 1 oz foster style slugs out to 100 yds With a good scope mounted shotgun.

Muzzle loaders are good to 200 yards on a standing deer, but you should get to know the muzzle loader and how it shoots at that range.

Flight time is just about two seconds to the target at 200 yds, so be careful.

The bullet from a muzzle loader (300 gr) average, will drop 18 to 20 inches @ 200 yds if zeroed @ 100 yds, again be respectful of the game and know you're limits.:)
 
I've used both in my life and don't mind either one but my shots were all under 100 yards.

I agreed the relaod time for the shotgun is a plus and who can beat the conveniance of the shotgun for loading. Just pop in the shell and go. No remembering primers of the possibles bag.

But with the accuracy of these new front stuffers the average hunter will only need one shot. Its really that good now adays. My friends Savage shoots 1-2 inch groups at 100 consistantly.
 
While modern shotguns shooting new high velocity loads are pushing the 200 yard mark......muzzleloaders are starting to bark at the heels of 300 yards. With high velocity loads, high quality/high BC bullets, Ballistic reticles and such.....three hundred yards is doable by those willing to put the time in at the range and of course under ideal shooting conditions. Shotguns and muzzleloaders have come a long ways in the past 5 years and most people are still basing their opinions on technology from a decade ago. For those willing to embrace technology and become proficient with it, both these firearms may be used very ethically to 200 yards and beyond.

Vanessa proved that a couple weeks ago at 279 yards with the Triumph.....

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