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So I shoot traditional hawken style muzzleloaders. ordered my first one through Gander Mountain Catalogue many moons ago. A .50 cal CVA long rifle. It is a tack driver, shoots lead round balls and from what I am told that is about all it can shoot accurately, 1:60 twist? Love that gun and it has performed well beyond its proposed capability.
Three years ago, I bought a .54 caliber traditions hawken for a steal which is the reason I did it and to hunt Elk legally :shock: (bullet weight) In the .54 I have only used Hornady great plains 425 grain bullets. They don't seem to be as accurate as round lead balls? They did a heck of a job on a small two point last year and seem to be sufficient for hunting they just don't seem to be as consistent. Would anyone know of any other alternatives to the great plains. Everything in the stores is a Sabot thing with the plastic jackets at the base.
Cheddar
Three years ago, I bought a .54 caliber traditions hawken for a steal which is the reason I did it and to hunt Elk legally :shock: (bullet weight) In the .54 I have only used Hornady great plains 425 grain bullets. They don't seem to be as accurate as round lead balls? They did a heck of a job on a small two point last year and seem to be sufficient for hunting they just don't seem to be as consistent. Would anyone know of any other alternatives to the great plains. Everything in the stores is a Sabot thing with the plastic jackets at the base.
Cheddar