Blackpowder newbie here...

[kype138]

Hello all! I'm looking for some info on muzzleloading, and any info you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

I recieved a 50 caliber Mossberg muzzleloader barrel for my Model 500 earlier this year. I've stopped by a few stores to purchase supplies (pellets, slugs, etc), and haven't had much luck as far as advice goes.

I do have a package of 209 primers, a few tubes (for preloaded Pyrodex pellets and slugs), and standard cleaning equipment. I need to feed the gun some different rounds, and see which ones it likes. Any ideas?
I also need to purchase things to keep in a "possibles bag," and due to my inexperience, I'd like an idea what those should be.

Again, any info you have would be greatly appreciated!

Tight lines and tight groups...

Kype

[huntfish]

Kype,

I'm in the same boat. Just got a TC Prohunter. I've thought about the bag and you know I don't think you should over do it. I always carry a field cleaning kit in my backpack no matter what I shoot. If you fall and stuff the barrel or ice gets in, follow me?

But for blackpowder, several bullets, pellets and primers. What else is needed? I wouldn't even worry about breech tools or breech cleaning devices. Just make sure your muzzleloader is all cleaned up good before entering the field. I bought a little choke tube case at bass pro shop. It's nice cause it's small, cordura that zips up and it has a belt loop in it so I can wear it for easy access. The choke tube straps inside hold empty pill cases or 35mm cases easily which contain the above items. I haven't been able to locate anything else that fits the needs of a modern muzzleloader.

I like to move when I hunt so I need something out of the way but with easy access for a quick second shot.

Having deer hunted for some 25 years I 'm looking forward to a little change of pace with the muzzleoader.

Good Luck!

Paul.

[jmoser]

Generic 'good' load advice:

2 - 50 gr pellets [100 gr total] and a 250 gr Hornady SST or T/C Shockwave sabot. Mild recoil and quality projectile. Hornady XTP JHP sabots are also good bullets. I am using the Remington Kleenbore 209 primers with good results but any 209s will do.

Important: Make sure you get the brass ramrod tip[s] that fit the proper bullet nose profile. If you are using a bullet starter you may need 3 tips total - one for the short starter end, one for the long starter end, one for the ramrod. Some bullets are pointed, some are flat, some are round, some are hollow point. You can get a 'kit' that has all the different tips if you want to try different bullets.

[hobtag]

Try the powerbelt bullets,

Started Using these a few years back have had real good luck with them in several rifles, does not require a short starter , just push them in with your thumb then ramrod to the bottom,

not sure why you would need a brass tip shaped like the bullet, unless you have to hammer them down the barrel, which you should'nt have to do.