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I am interested in getting my first muzzleloader and appreciate any advice. I will primarily hunt with the muzzleloader in Massachusetts (and possibly some in CT and NY). Massachusetts does not allow rifle for deer hunting and I have a spot in Massachusetts where there is a good opportunity for 200 yard shot on a buck (and it is not possible to get closer due to property boundries, wind, etc. ). I am hoping I can reach out farther (with more accuracy) than my shotgun for shotgun season in Massachusetts), which my friends tell me I can. I also am interested in muzzleloading season. A few of them have CVA's (one a wolf, one an optima V2). I was looking at CVA's Accura with the Bergara Barrel.
I am not stuck on getting a cva, but they seem to be pretty decent as far as bang for your buck. I did not want to over spend if can reach out to 200 yards with confidence in humanely shooting a deer (In terms of accuracy, minimum energy 1000 foot pounds and terminal velocity (I guess it would depend on the projectile). I know I need to do my part with practice, and load development if necessary.
I was also considering a 45 vs a 50 cal for ballistic efficiency. Are components even more scarce for a 45?
One last question: is 250 yards in the realm of possibilities or am I being unrealistic?
I am not stuck on getting a cva, but they seem to be pretty decent as far as bang for your buck. I did not want to over spend if can reach out to 200 yards with confidence in humanely shooting a deer (In terms of accuracy, minimum energy 1000 foot pounds and terminal velocity (I guess it would depend on the projectile). I know I need to do my part with practice, and load development if necessary.
I was also considering a 45 vs a 50 cal for ballistic efficiency. Are components even more scarce for a 45?
One last question: is 250 yards in the realm of possibilities or am I being unrealistic?
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