Legal Idaho Bullet recommendation

[Hofhunter]

Looking for idaho legal bullets.
Muzzleloader is a CVA optima V2 .50 cal

Want some recommendations to try out.

Thanks

 

[Lprough]

My wife killed her elk and deer with the 460gr no excuses bullets . They worked phenomenal


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[Hofhunter]

My wife killed her elk and deer with the 460gr no excuses bullets . They worked phenomenal


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Did you do their sample sizing pack?

 

[JasonWi]

Our group also use the 460 grain NE in three different .50 cal ML here in Oregon. We’ve killed 7 bucks and had fantastic results with very short if any tracking.

 

[sabotloader]

Looking for idaho legal bullets.
Muzzleloader is a CVA optima V2 .50 cal

Want some recommendations to try out.

Thanks

You might want to wait a couple months. It is very likely that Idaho is going to change their regulations for 2024.

 

[ElDiablito]

You might want to wait a couple months. It is very likely that Idaho is going to change their regulations for 2024.

F&G seeks input on muzzleloader ammunition proposed rule

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public input on a proposed rule change that would allow projectiles made of metal or metal alloy, and with accuracy tips and pressure bases, to be used in hunting seasons designated as “muzzleloader only.”

idfg.idaho.gov

 

[derrick454@]

Looking for idaho legal bullets.
Muzzleloader is a CVA optima V2 .50 cal

Want some recommendations to try out.

Thanks

I have the same muzzle loader and was wondering the same thing. We will see what they come up in regards to regulations.


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[Midwest Caribou]

No excuses would be my first choice. My second would be parker traditional hunters. Fury and Thor make a full bore 50 cal too

 

[Hofhunter]

I have the same muzzle loader and was wondering the same thing. We will see what they come up in regards to regulations.


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Once these regulations come out maybe we can bounce back and fourth on what loads are working for one another.

 

[derrick454@]

Once these regulations come out maybe we can bounce back and fourth on what loads are working for one another.

Yeah sounds good.


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[Baddog]

Any idea when they’ll decide? Seems likely in the push to remove lead from the environment.

 

[ElDiablito]

I think lead will still be legal under the proposed regs.

 

[ritter26]

Did you do their sample sizing pack?

I also used No Excuses 50 cal 460 grain the last 2 years for two successful cow elk hunts. I did use their sample sizing sample pack to get the best fit for my rifle (.500" diameter, Knight Ultra-lite).

 

[Timberline001]

Looks like I’ll be shooting a 340 ELDX in Idaho this year.

 

[Baddog]

So would a bor lok be legal?

 

[Timberline001]

So would a bor lok be legal?

From my understanding, yes.

 

[ElDiablito]

Sounds to me like Thors, Powerbelts, Bore Driver FTX and ELDX and (maybe) BOR Locks will be legal.

 

[Owyheehuntr]

Wanted to check in on this thread, and see if anyone has been shooting these new bullets? Traditionally shot powerbelts here in Idaho, but I’m interested to try some of these other bullets!

 

[Fmuguira]

Following …. Wish our ID F&G would quit tweaking the ML regs so frequently.

Would also like them to allow scopes even if only 1 or 1.5x power. Being an old guy and only having to focus on 1 sighting part and the target/animal would make life easier!