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Muzzleloader Hunting
Finally drew a Muzzleloader tag. Help with new purchase.
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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 1455379" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>As a long time muzzleloader shooter, I'd suggest if you plan on making 300yd shots, with or without a scope, I'd go with the Remington Ultimate Muzzleloader (RUM). Then ASAP have the newly designed breech plug installed by one of the three rifle builders doing the modification.</p><p></p><p>What you may or may not know, is you need enough retained bullet energy at longer ranges. <u>Most standard production rifles, without HEAVY lead (400grs +), are running a little low on steam at 300yds, just slightly over 1,000fpe, using a 290gr bullet.</u> <strong>With a 90° 5mph wind, you'll be off 11" (3.5MOA).</strong> Not saying its not doable, but way to many factors come into play, with the wind being your biggest enemy.</p><p>The RUM at 300yds, using a 3/4 maximum charge and a 300gr bullet, will net you 1,300fpe. Still, the wind will always be your enemy when shooting long range, with or without a scope. <strong>With a 90° wind of 5mph, you'll be nearly 9.9" (3.1MOA) off at 300yds.</strong></p><p></p><p>Practice, practice, practice...…….</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 1455379, member: 33046"] As a long time muzzleloader shooter, I'd suggest if you plan on making 300yd shots, with or without a scope, I'd go with the Remington Ultimate Muzzleloader (RUM). Then ASAP have the newly designed breech plug installed by one of the three rifle builders doing the modification. What you may or may not know, is you need enough retained bullet energy at longer ranges. [U]Most standard production rifles, without HEAVY lead (400grs +), are running a little low on steam at 300yds, just slightly over 1,000fpe, using a 290gr bullet.[/U] [B]With a 90° 5mph wind, you'll be off 11" (3.5MOA).[/B] Not saying its not doable, but way to many factors come into play, with the wind being your biggest enemy. The RUM at 300yds, using a 3/4 maximum charge and a 300gr bullet, will net you 1,300fpe. Still, the wind will always be your enemy when shooting long range, with or without a scope. [B]With a 90° wind of 5mph, you'll be nearly 9.9" (3.1MOA) off at 300yds.[/B] Practice, practice, practice...……. [/QUOTE]
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