GregBFL
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My hunting buddy has convinced me to start muzzleloader hunting again so I've been doing so research on the new muzzleloaders, powders, bullets, etc. Now bear in mind, the last muzzleloader I owned was a T/C Renegade (early 80's) and I was using Pyrodex, patches, and .50 round balls back then. I have to tell you I am absolutely amazed and somewhat intimidated by the new (to me at least) "Inline" muzzleloaders and the myriad of bullet choices available. Anyhow, with all the confidence that goes with ignorance, I went out and purchased a new rifle and all the necessary equipment and cleaning supplies to go with it.
I went with the CVA Optima V2 and I chose Blackhorn 209 for powder because I've been reading how well it performs and the ease at which it is cleaned. I've already ordered the Blackhorn QRBP and it should arrive here today or tomorrow. As for bullets, I decided to try the Hornady SST .45 Caliber 250 Grain and the T/C Mag Express Sabot w/ 240 Grain Hornady XTP. Hopefully between these two I will come up with decent groups. I live in Florida and where I hunt it's so thick you would be lucky to get a 100 yd shot so I am not too concerned about shooting long distances.
I am hoping all my parts will arrive by tomorrow because I would like to sight it in on Sunday. I do have some questions before I start shooting it and hope someone will give me a little help. I would ask my buddy but he shoots White Hots and he is not familiar with BH209 at all. First, It's been close to 100 degrees during the day here so is there a temperature I should let the barrel get down to between shots? Second, I have read that BH209 is very clean shooting but I will be shooting sabots, should I still run patches between shots? Third, I know you have to measure BH209 by VOLUME and I purchased several BH209 Powder Tubes, would anyone care to share load recommendations for using BH209 with the Hornaday SST 250 Gr and/or the TC Mag Express w/ 240 Gr XTP? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I went with the CVA Optima V2 and I chose Blackhorn 209 for powder because I've been reading how well it performs and the ease at which it is cleaned. I've already ordered the Blackhorn QRBP and it should arrive here today or tomorrow. As for bullets, I decided to try the Hornady SST .45 Caliber 250 Grain and the T/C Mag Express Sabot w/ 240 Grain Hornady XTP. Hopefully between these two I will come up with decent groups. I live in Florida and where I hunt it's so thick you would be lucky to get a 100 yd shot so I am not too concerned about shooting long distances.
I am hoping all my parts will arrive by tomorrow because I would like to sight it in on Sunday. I do have some questions before I start shooting it and hope someone will give me a little help. I would ask my buddy but he shoots White Hots and he is not familiar with BH209 at all. First, It's been close to 100 degrees during the day here so is there a temperature I should let the barrel get down to between shots? Second, I have read that BH209 is very clean shooting but I will be shooting sabots, should I still run patches between shots? Third, I know you have to measure BH209 by VOLUME and I purchased several BH209 Powder Tubes, would anyone care to share load recommendations for using BH209 with the Hornaday SST 250 Gr and/or the TC Mag Express w/ 240 Gr XTP? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!