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Post by zalexander on Jun 5, 2019 21:02:31 GMT -5
I was lucky enough to draw a Colorado bull elk tag with a muzzleloader this fall. The rules state that I can’t use smokeless powder and the gun has to be 50 cal minimum, no sabots are allowed. I will be shooting a savage ml 2 with blackhorn 209 powder and open sights per the rules. Does anyone have any suggestions on a bullet that will perform well on elk at bh 209 speeds (probably about 95gr by weight) ?
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Post by dennis on Jun 5, 2019 21:26:11 GMT -5
Fury, he has a 50cal bonded bullet that should work well. PM Dino on this board, he makes them.
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Post by bluedog on Jun 6, 2019 14:48:23 GMT -5
Thors work!
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Post by zalexander on Jun 6, 2019 15:40:43 GMT -5
I have a sample pack of the furys ordered and a pack of the one size fits all thors on the way. we'll see what shoots best.
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Post by dennis on Jun 6, 2019 17:15:19 GMT -5
I tried full bore Thor bullets but not Fury. I shot them in my ml2 and didn't get good groups, but I didn't use a wad. I would say with either of the two bullets a wool wad would benefit you.
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Post by doug136 on Jun 6, 2019 19:03:51 GMT -5
Fury makes a outstanding .50 bullet
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Post by billyboy on Jun 8, 2019 10:00:39 GMT -5
I’ve never used the Thor “One Size Fit All” but have used the Bore specific bullets with Great Success. They work well at BH 209 velocities & if your 10 ML-II has a tighter Bore. You might try: 92.0 Grs of BH 209 by Weight .501” 250 Gr Tipped Thor Federal 209A Primer The Fury with wads work well also, I just prefer the All Copper Mono bullets for Hunting. Congratulations on your Draw & Good Luck! |
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Post by zalexander on Jun 10, 2019 21:38:33 GMT -5
Has anyone recovered any Thor or fury 50 cal bullets?
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Post by Hank on Jun 13, 2019 19:39:13 GMT -5
50 caliber sizing dies are now available if you need to size your 50 caliber bullets down just a little.... Available at www.hanksprecisiongunparts.com  |
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Post by zalexander on Jun 16, 2019 17:05:54 GMT -5
Order placed, Thanks Jeff
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Post by doug136 on Jun 17, 2019 17:54:37 GMT -5
Sweet !
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Post by zalexander on Jun 19, 2019 19:28:11 GMT -5
I received the die today. Thanks for the quick service Jeff.
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Post by Hank on Jun 20, 2019 8:34:06 GMT -5
Good deal.... Glad you got it...
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Post by zalexander on Jun 24, 2019 18:38:11 GMT -5
Turns out the bore on my savage is pretty big. Dennis sent me some 325 star tips that I thought would need to be sized to fit but they were actually still a little loose on a clean barrel. I was itching to try some anyway so I went to the range. After 5-6 shots the loading pressure seemed to level off. It still only takes one hand to seat the bullet but they shot pretty well. I ended up using 90gr of BH209 by weight and a .060 veggie wad. I didn't shoot for a group at 100 yards since I was making adjustments but after I was comfortable with the sights I moved the target out to 200 yards. At 200 yards I was able to shoot a 4"-5" group, which I am pretty happy with considering I and very new to open sights. |
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Post by doug136 on Jun 25, 2019 10:38:07 GMT -5
Congrats I’m sure that will be a real Elk Killer .
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