So I'm in the process of setting up a rifle for the new muzzleloader season in Montana primarily for elk inside 150 yds. I have never owned a ML so any and all input is appreciated.
I'm buying a GPR .54 cal with the 1:28" twist rate and just bought a Lyman plains 450gr conical mold from Idaho Lewis here who has been super helpful as well, will be using the Bullshop NASA bullet lube he suggested
The only powder I seem to be able to get my hands on is Pyrodex RS looking for the pros and cons to using that with this setup as well as any starting loads anyone can recommend.
Lead hardness, currently leaning towards the 40-1 alloy from Buffalo arms, if anyone has any experience with it in a similar rifle or that would recommend something better I'm all ears. Keeping in mind i will be hiking through brush with this rifle a good ways so keeping the bullet snug to the powder while bouncing around is a must.
Fluxes, I don't even know where to start.
I'm leaning towards the Pro Melt, anyone have one? pros? cons?
Percussion caps, anything in particular to stay away from or are they all pretty much the same?
If theres anything i missed please educate me as well. Thanks in advance.
I'm buying a GPR .54 cal with the 1:28" twist rate and just bought a Lyman plains 450gr conical mold from Idaho Lewis here who has been super helpful as well, will be using the Bullshop NASA bullet lube he suggested
The only powder I seem to be able to get my hands on is Pyrodex RS looking for the pros and cons to using that with this setup as well as any starting loads anyone can recommend.
Lead hardness, currently leaning towards the 40-1 alloy from Buffalo arms, if anyone has any experience with it in a similar rifle or that would recommend something better I'm all ears. Keeping in mind i will be hiking through brush with this rifle a good ways so keeping the bullet snug to the powder while bouncing around is a must.
Fluxes, I don't even know where to start.
I'm leaning towards the Pro Melt, anyone have one? pros? cons?
Percussion caps, anything in particular to stay away from or are they all pretty much the same?
If theres anything i missed please educate me as well. Thanks in advance.