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    What would the pattern be like using a 50 cal rifle as a shotgun

    Terrible. Try it and let us know.
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    New to ML hunting

    There. Fixed it for you. Especially if we’re talking eastern guys that never practice past 75-100 and shoot most of their deer at 25-50 yards. I agree.
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    Best Trail Cam Pictures

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    Best Trail Cam Pictures

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    New to ML hunting

    I’d invite any of you guys that want to learn about muzzleloading to go over to a dedicated muzzy forum like MML…..
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    New to ML hunting

    “Many” is an exaggeration. Most western states are not very primitive in their muzzy regs. Give me a list of the states that only allow “Open sights, no scopes, black powder.” The regs are the regs - absolutely nothing wrong with using equipment that meets the regs. And for the record….I use...
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    New to ML hunting

    There. Fixed it for you.
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    New to ML hunting

    Here’s a chart for full-bore .50: 120 grV Bh209 with a 300 gr Thor (175 yard zero). Very standard load. Still quite useful to 250+. Retains 1300 ft/lbs of energy at 250 yards.
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    New to ML hunting

    High end - yes. Semi custom - no. Legal or not - no one should be using that bullet for elk or moose anywhere. That’s a deer bullet - and a legal set up in a bunch of western states. Way down the bell curve - probably.
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    New to ML hunting

    I’ve hunted with various muzzleloaders for almost 40 years. And almost exclusively with a muzzy for big game all over NA and Africa for 25 years or so. My personal (first shot) limit is usually 200-250 yards with open sights. Guys with better eyes and the right load/sights should have no problem...
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    New to ML hunting

    Agreed. But 250-300 is not a long shot. Many of us are shooting much further with muzzys using adjustable turrets and modern bullets. 300 yards is well within the ethical and practical limits of most rifles/shooters. Some of you guys clearly are not aware of what modern muzzys will do. I’m not...
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    New to ML hunting

    Good advice. You’ll find quite a bit of variation in the muzzy regs/requirements just among western states (ie .50 min for elk in CO).
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    Best Trail Cam Pictures

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    New to ML hunting

    Any decent inline on the market today will do that with the right load. Good peep sights and a very fine front sight are a necessity.
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    New to ML hunting

    Legal issues? Some state regs prohibit what powder/bullet/etc you use - not the capability of the barrel steel.
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