50 or 45 caliber inline?

[p_ham]

Well, i ended up getting a Traditions (can't recall the model) in 45.
Put an EGW base on it with a 3-9X40 Crimson Trace Hardline scope.

Interestingly enough, Traditions says NOT to use patched round ball or Minnie ball in it.
Sabot only.

I have an order in with Cutting Edge Bullets for their 165gr 40cal muzzleloader bullets and the ramrod tip to load them.

It's twisted too fast for a RB or Minie.

 

[std7mag]

Ok, hadn't thought of that!!
1:20 twist rate.

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

I’ll be interested to see your FPS here with this gizmo. Because that’s where you’ll get foot lbs at 165gr. I’m of the traditional camp here where we’re not looking past 100yds anyhow. Big heavy over 90gr BP, fa-WHoomp and minute of pie plate.

 

[Waspocrew]

I've had a 50 in the past and if I were to try out another muzzleloader, I'll probably go .45 this time around. If anything, just for the sake of trying out something new.

Interested to see your results!

 

[3855WIN]

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