Moose bullet

[rickiesrevenge]

I drew a muzzleloader moose tag. Plan is to take the 45 that I built. Shot a goat with it last month using a 350gr arrowhead bullet. Goat didn't go too far and in my limited experience they're tougher than moose. Think its a good choice for moose or should I look at other options?

 

[Deputy819]

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[Sealesniper]

350 arrowhead in the correct location will be more than sufficient. I am sure you will take precautions to ensure your action and muzzle stay dry in moose territory. Hope you have a great hunt.

 

[ENCORE]

I'd remain with the Arrowhead 350gr XLD. Depending on your build, heavy charges of BH209. SML if allowed, also with the 350gr.

 

[rickiesrevenge]

Can't use smokeless here. Definitely would if I could! Been using 95gr by weight of bh209. Maybe it's worth putting more in and seeing how accurate and how fast it goes

 

[ENCORE]

Can't use smokeless here. Definitely would if I could! Been using 95gr by weight of bh209. Maybe it's worth putting more in and seeing how accurate and how fast it goes

That charge (95grW) with the 350gr should put you close to 2,200fps.

Please excuse the top part of the chart.

95grs WEIGHT of BH.

I use G8 for the BC of .280 for the 350gr XLD. It is DEAD ON ACCURATE to 1,000yds.
We shoot at Camp Atterbury twice a year at 1,000yds. SML is NOT allowed.

 

[rickiesrevenge]

My chrono says 2174fps for that charge. 26" Brux barrel.

Aaron

 

[std7mag]

Maybe something like this.

.40 x .45Cal 240gr Maximus

.40 x .45Cal 240gr muzzleloader bullet. The new MZL Maximus™ high BC muzzleloader bullet was designed for use in in-line muzzleloaders and could possibly be the most accurate muzzleloader bullet ever made. These bullets were designed for that after 1-2" of penetration, 4 blades break off and...

cuttingedgebullets.com

 

[cohunt]

Kinda depends on where you are hunting-some places 45 cal is a no-go for moose, regs can also affect your primer and powder choice, even bullet weight.

Assuming you are hunting where your profile shows, you have different regs then I would here so you should be ok depending on intended range