Posted: 10/5/2003 2:27:18 PM EDT
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Just bought a new CVA Hunterbolt .50 cal today. Galyan's had the package on sale for $200. Came with the rifle, scope, and case. It was supposedly factory bore sighted but when I looked through the scope the cross hairs were severly canted. Got that straightened out and now need to sight in. Any load recommendations from the muzzleloaders? I still have to go and get some components and accesories before I go shoot. I should have them in two weeks. I am looking for a place near Fairfax to go sight it in before season. Any suggestions? |
| About the only place to sight in is Clark Brothers. Don't buy your bullets and powder at Galyans because you can't shoot them there. Fortunately, Clark Bros has a good selection. I like the new Power belt bullets with 2 pelets. Get the 295 grain ones. I don't like light bullets for muzzle loaders. |
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as far as loads go, I've had a ton of success with my Knight's shooting a 260 grain hollow point with 3 pyrodex pellets...I used to use only 2 pellets, but when I upgraded rifles, I added more power...I killed 3 deer during blackpowder season last year. The furthest was about a 140 yards and it dropped dead where it stood. Nstg8r |
I'd love to but already have plans for this weekend. I may take it to the Hite Hollow shoot, if I can wait that long to shoot it. |
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Finally shot the muzzy today. I took the 45 min drive down to Clark Bros. I will say they are a bit high on their ammo prices but I guess that is the price for free range time. Anyway, I was using 100 gr. of Triple seven with 295 gr power belts. After several adjustments, I got oit zeroed. The best group I got was just over an inch at 50 yards. the average group size was 2 inches. Next year I will attempt to find a better load bullet combination but, for now this should do the trick. I tried two shots with 150 grains but they really spread and kicked like a mule. Glad they were my last two shots. Overall I am very pleased with my low budget purchase until I can afford the Thompson Center Encore. Thanks for all of the advice. |