First Muzzleloader Decision

[ElDiablito]

Hell, I’ve had to use several hundred patches to get a used muzzy clean before. That one is clean.

 

[DMuzz8]

I agree with ElD. Those patches look great for a secondhand muzzleloader. After you shoot it, your patches will be much dirtier! Don’t be alarmed. Do make sure your bore is dry before loading. (Run a couple dry patches and or snap off a couple primers before loading).

 

[Machingeaneer]

Over the past few weeks I've added a few "upgrades" to my Omega in the way of a williams "Ace in the hole" rail/peep and western precision front globe w/ the .019 fiber optic insert.


as well as a limbsaver air tech to replace the T/C issued hockey puck

Then I finally got to do some shooting this weekend. I got it mostly dialed in using 80-85gr of 777 and the 350gr bor-locks. It would seem the QLA was drilled straight on my example (no key holes!) avoiding the need for sub bases or a barrel chop. I think I found out the hard way that Williams wasn't kidding when the recommended a "western precision" specific rear rail to go with the front globe as I quickly used up the available elevation adjustment on mine and my POI is still low of POA.

I also sized my bore with the Thor bullet sizing kit. I found the .501 bullet to work nicely with my bore and even smacked my 8" steel plate at 100 yards with the sample bullet which seemed to shoot flatter. I then discovered the sample bullets provided are of the 247 grain flavor so I ordered 15 of those and 15 of the 297 grainers as well. Once those arrive I will play around with some more aggressive powder charges to see if I can get the heavier bullets up closer to POA, no matter what I will have a setup I'm confident in hunting with. Overall I'm very pleased with the performance of my Omega, bring on September 13th!

 

[ElDiablito]

Over the past few weeks I've added a few "upgrades" to my Omega in the way of a williams "Ace in the hole" rail/peep and western precision front globe w/ the .019 fiber optic insert.
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as well as a limbsaver air tech to replace the T/C issued hockey puck
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Then I finally got to do some shooting this weekend. I got it mostly dialed in using 80-85gr of 777 and the 350gr bor-locks. It would seem the QLA was drilled straight on my example (no key holes!) avoiding the need for sub bases or a barrel chop. I think I found out the hard way that Williams wasn't kidding when the recommended a "western precision" specific rear rail to go with the front globe as I quickly used up the available elevation adjustment on mine and my POI is still low of POA.

I also sized my bore with the Thor bullet sizing kit. I found the .501 bullet to work nicely with my bore and even smacked my 8" steel plate at 100 yards with the sample bullet which seemed to shoot flatter. I then discovered the sample bullets provided are of the 247 grain flavor so I ordered 15 of those and 15 of the 297 grainers as well. Once those arrive I will play around with some more aggressive powder charges to see if I can get the heavier bullets up closer to POA, no matter what I will have a setup I'm confident in hunting with. Overall I'm very pleased with the performance of my Omega, bring on September 13th!

If you need a taller rear, you could call Williams and ask about a replacement (taller) rear sight (they are good to deal with) or try one of these.

 

[OXN939]

I also sized my bore with the Thor bullet sizing kit. I found the .501 bullet to work nicely with my bore and even smacked my 8" steel plate at 100 yards with the sample bullet which seemed to shoot flatter.

Definitely shoot a group with each of the Thors to see how your rifle likes them. My Omega stacks them into groups like a centerfire rifle, and the terminal performance is the best in the game.

 

[204_ruger]

I have a CVA Optima V2 50 cal Long Range muzzle loader. Mine has a 28-inch barrel. I was planning on buying the the aAccura LRX 50 cal. But my state passed where you could use a straight wall cartridge for ml season. So i am just going to use my Optima. It is a tack driver.