Any long range shooters?
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WildWill
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With muzzleloaders?
Yes sir, of course.
Muzzleloaders have been shooting over 1,000yds for over 150yrs. Example: Creedmoor.
They are shooting to 1,000yds twice a year at Camp Atterbury, IN. Percussion, BPCR and modern inline rifles.
CRJR45
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Oooops , no I don’t . I saw this on the what’s new page and replied .
It’s hell being old , the mind is the second thing to go .
Dan O
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Yes, Brent does shoot the Creedmoor with a muzzleloader. Don't have the particulars on his set up. Hopefully he will drop by and give his info.
BrentD
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I'm right here. Just back from a long weekend camped on the 1000 yd line at Lodi, shooting the Jackpine Savage Memorial match. Didn't win (second loser].
I want to build a muzzleloader and get into some long range shenanigans.
I’m thinking a Remington 700 base and go from there. I’m a huge fan of the arrow head rifles but I just can’t find a way to part with that amount of cash at once! And I think the old lady would have a heart attack!
BrentD
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Why not something much more traditional? You could even take up competitive Creedmoor shooting the real deal, not the stuff that passes for creedmoor these days.
We shoot out to a grand and a few matches go to 1200.
One thing about the rifle, it could be a one-time purchase. On the other hand, every time you touch the trigger, you'll be sending $5.50 to $6.00 down range.
I just returned from shooting at Friendship IN. I counted my expired tubes and I sent 60 rounds.
BrentD
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How do you do that figuring? Lead is $1-$2 per pound, powder is up but not that much and caps are not made of gold.
I don't shoot traditional rifles anymore. I shot them for decades and now shoot only modern inline rifles.
Modern inline long-range bullets are $2.50 each, plus tax, plus shipping. You're talking getting close to $300 for 100 bullets
BH209 is EXPENSIVE for only 8oz. Add up the price for a bottle of that, add tax, then add the Hazmat fees. Using 100grs by weight, calculate that.
I only use Federal 215M magnum match primers, so add that.
BrentD
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I cant imagine why you would pay that or use such stuff, but to each his own.
100 bullets would not last a weekend, much less practice and load development.
Oh well.
Yes, to each his/her own. I pay that much because I like what I'm doing, PLUS............ the wife still approves!
I'm not going to carry a pocket full of quarters around for using a payphone, if they still have them, when I can carry a "smart phone" in my shirt pocket.
Some people like traditional, but their numbers are dwindling and quickly, and that cannot be argued. Friendship is a prime example. Unfortunately, muzzleloader numbers are dropping like a rock all over the country.
Load development is quick and easy, at least for me. Practice for the past year has been pretty cheap with my medical issues, but normally I'll send over 2,000 rounds a year.
As long as you're shooting at targets and not game animals go ahead and shoot as far as you want.
Self imposed 600yd limit.
BrentD
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Yes, to each his/her own. I pay that much because I like what I'm doing, PLUS............ the wife still approves!
I'm not going to carry a pocket full of quarters around for using a payphone, if they still have them, when I can carry a "smart phone" in my shirt pocket.
Some people like traditional, but their numbers are dwindling and quickly, and that cannot be argued. Friendship is a prime example. Unfortunately, muzzleloader numbers are dropping like a rock all over the country.
Load development is quick and easy, at least for me. Practice for the past year has been pretty cheap with my medical issues, but normally I'll send over 2,000 rounds a year.
Long range load development is a bit different, if you have not done it. And Friendship does not have any long range facility.
2000 rounds a year, eh?
Well good luck.
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On a muzzy? Whats the flight time? Miami to seattle?
BrentD
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1.67 seconds more or less. Thats unreasonably long, insofar as hunting goes, imo.On a muzzy? Whats the flight time? Miami to seattle?
