KRB7 2nd day

[topusmc]

My first outing at the range yesterday was just a prelude of how this muzzleloader shoots. Although only a few different loads were tested, yesterday and today, I am well pleased with the accuracy. Today I matched a Hornady 200 Gr FTX bullet with a MMP short black sabot and 110 grns. BH 209 from 50 yards two in the same hole and one a 1/2 in away. Than I tried a Hornady 250 Grn. FTX, same results only about an inch lower. I have no way of clocking speed, so I don't know. Both of these bullets load easy, the 250 is a little harder. The 200 is a real pleaser to shoot, and the 250 isn't bad either. Hornady says the 200 is made for the 460 S&W, and the 250 is made for the 450 Marlin, and they won't work to well in other guns because the jacket is heavier. I plan on finding out in the very near future.

[grouse]

Congratulations on your new ML. The FTX is not a very good ML bullet unless you push it really fast. I would suggest using the 250grn XTP or the ShockWave in it's place.

[yankee]

my vote goes to the XTP

[Al]

the 450 Marlin uses a .458 bullet, far right bullet is a 325gr FTX.

The first two from the left are a 250gr FTX and a 250gr SW, their 300gr versions the construction is identical.



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First two from the left are a 250gr XTP and a 240gr XTP mag, again, their 300gr versions are constructed the same.
I've been partial to the regular XTP's when I shoot the BP guns.

[grouse]

Aug 8, 2009 22:12:04 GMT -5 yankee said:

my vote goes to the XTP

They are a great ML bullet.