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I just purchased a T/C Encore in .50 cal muzzleloader and was wondering what type of results have some of you had it and what loads you have found work best. Thanks
 
Posts: 123 | Location: grand rapids | Registered: 01 May 2003Reply With Quote
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You have to just try as many different combinations as you can until you are satisfied with the accuracy.
My first encore barrel loved 250grain PTX sabots over 2 pellets of pyrodex. Three shots touching at 100 yards. However, with the 250 grain Barnes I couldn't even get in a three inch group with any type of powder. Long story, but that barreled was ruined so I got a second barrel.
The second barrel likes 250 grains Barnes bullets with either 2/3 pellets or anything in between.
I am currently working on a load of 300 grain Hornady XTP with 2 pellets for a hog hunt. They group about 1 inch. I was about to switch to loose powder to see if I could close it up some more but my scope went up on me.
Neither barrel liked 180 grain sabots. I have also read that a lot of people have had good luck with powerbelts. Hope this gives you some ideas and helps out. Good luck.
 
Posts: 167 | Location: Eastern Shore of MD | Registered: 29 March 2003Reply With Quote
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Might want to take a look at PRBullet.com 's Dead Centers. For a sabot shooter, they might be the cat's meow. I would try some of the mid to heavier ones and start at about 80 grains of loose T7 FFg. Damp/dry swab after each shot.

Betcha like 'em.
 
Posts: 371 | Location: Missouri, USA | Registered: 25 December 2002Reply With Quote
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The new sst bullets are out made by hornady,I have tried the 250 and 200,haven't seen the 300 yet.T/C has the same thing out too,I would check them and the pr bullets out.
 
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