COL. ELK Specific set up

Kraton · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 1:14 pm Post subject: COL. ELK Specific set up

I searched enough, been shopping for some time for a Muzzle-loader and I am concerned on the barrel twist. Should I be? Will not be using Sabots being it's Colorado , I read the normal 1:28" twist is not as beneficial then as a slower twist using conicals..?

Ultimately whatever I buy I will have to try different combos to get the correct set up but if anyone has any specific advice on powder, bullets, grains, etc please let me know.

I am looking at spending around 500 for a new inline. just too many choices;)

GregE · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:18 am Post subject:

There has to be some ML users who can help with answers .... C'mlon folks.

Kraton · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:51 pm Post subject: T/C

I get a great deal ona T/C Omega .50 so now I am figuring out loads, type bullet, grain bullets, powder..

Kraton · Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:27 am Post subject: QLA

To make a long expensive story short.. the T/C with the QLA barrlels do not shoot conicals very well. So. If you have a choice choose another gun. [/b]

wbird · Spike Joined: 31 Aug 2006 Posts: 42

Krayton, have you tried Powerbelts?
I shoot them out of my Omega .50 cal,
they load easy and group like a rifle out to 150yds.
wbird

Kraton · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:30 pm Post subject: heavy

I did not like how light most of them were, under 330 grain. Although they were going to be my last resort.

GunnyD · Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:12 pm Post subject:

Kinda slow getting to this post, Kraton.

If you are wanting accuracy in a heavy bullet, you might want to consider the Hornady Maxi-ball 385gr.

I hunt with the Powerbelt in my .54 cal with good results on a big cow.

I have been wanting to try the Barnes "Spitfire" solid copper, I think the 285gr. is the heaviest for the .50 cal.