ritter26
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I just saw that Idaho is allowing non-lead, full-bore conical bullets from the 2024 muzzleloader-only controlled hunts.
Nice article here:
muzzle-loaders.com
During the last two years, I used 50 cal, 460 grain no excuses lead bullets with 80 grains of triple 7 fffg powder and ultra-light knight muzzleloader.
With these regulation changes, what are some of the best bullets you've used to improve accuracy and penetration compared to the no excuses bullets?
For a single bullet for both deer and elk, the muzzle-loader article and video above recommended power belt elr and thor bullets. Researching more there's lots of options like ballistic tip vs hollow point and lighting (one size fits all) vs hammer (customized to your bore), plastic vs metal base.
Nice article here:
Idaho Expands Bullet Options For Muzzleloader Season
New for 2024 the Idaho Fish and Game Commission has expanded definitions regarding what are acceptable bullets during the muzzleloader only hunting seasons. Previously the regulations stipulated that all projectiles must be comprised of 100% lead, thus limiting legal bullets to lead round balls...
muzzle-loaders.com
During the last two years, I used 50 cal, 460 grain no excuses lead bullets with 80 grains of triple 7 fffg powder and ultra-light knight muzzleloader.
With these regulation changes, what are some of the best bullets you've used to improve accuracy and penetration compared to the no excuses bullets?
For a single bullet for both deer and elk, the muzzle-loader article and video above recommended power belt elr and thor bullets. Researching more there's lots of options like ballistic tip vs hollow point and lighting (one size fits all) vs hammer (customized to your bore), plastic vs metal base.
