muzzleloader shooters

[hornhntr]

I shoot a 50 cal. knight with 150 grains of 777 pellets with 245 grains of powerbelts following. I am not getting the group I want and I wonder if any of you muzzleloaders know of something I should try that shoots good for you? Should I drop down to 120 grains or switch to a different bullet? Any help would be appreciated as I plan on getting an early start on sighting my weapon in before late muzzle loader season.

[Shredder]

100 grains 777 is plenty IMO..try that with the same bullet and see what you get.

[GunnerJon]

I agree with going down to 100 grains. If that doesn't work...toss the powerbelts and try some Hornadys.
My Knight loves to eat 100 grains of 777 and 240 grain hornadys.

[blake]

I would agree for the most part with the above replies. Lower your powder charge to 100 gr. and try it with the sabot you are using. If you still don’t get a good group them switch to a different sabot. I have found the T/C Shockwave 250 gr. Sabot to be very accurate out of my Knight. I am getting sub ¾” groups off the bench at 100 yards consistently.

I have never been a fan of pellets. Loose propellant has worked better for me, and I have shot both Pyrodex and Triple Seven pellets. I have found that pellets print differently and not as consistent as loose propellant out of my Knight Disc Extreme.

Good luck, and please keep us posted as to your progress.

[moosehunter]

All said above is the best advice. I would add that you should swab out your barrel between each shot. You may as well shoot with you eyes closed if you don't do that.

[Shredder]

Moosehunters point is probably the most important...swab after each shot when sighting in. Once you are on a zero, then try it without the swabs and see what the bullet does after each consecutive shot

[jkratz5]

Personally, I had piss poor results with the powerbelts. Switcthed and was grouping nicely with Hornady's. Switched again last year because I wanted a 200 grain bullet, Shockwaves, they were also very accurate but I will probably be going back to the Horndady's for the knock down power.

[hornhntr]

Thanks

[Skully]

That sucks! I just picked up some power belts to see if I'd like them. I've always shot Barnes bullets out of my Knight but thought I'd give these a try. I'll let you know how they shoot out of my Disk rifle.

[Liv4Rut]

I shoot 195 grain powerbelts out of my 45 caliber with a 150 Grains of powder and they perform awesome. I would just try them all until you find one you like