Others have performed better with 150-grain loads than 100-grain loadings, and several of my inlines are equally accurate with either loading. I’ve had muzzleloaders that shot 100-grain powder loads with certain bullets very accurately and wouldn’t group worth a darn with 150-grain loads. Then you practice until you and your outfit are both as finely tuned as possible. The increased velocity means a flatter trajectory for longer shots and increased muzzle energy for better bullet performance and increased knockdown power.Įach and every muzzleloader has its own set of idiosyncrasies when it comes to digesting powder and bullets and spitting them back out, and the only way to get the best out of a muzzleloader is by testing and tuning until you find the combination that works best. Secondly, I want a powder charge that gives me the most velocity possible while still maintaining pinpoint accuracy. If it doesn’t shoot where I want it to, consistently, then it doesn’t make a darn bit of difference how efficient the load is. The first and foremost criteria I require for any deer hunting muzzleloader is accuracy. The author testing muzzleloader load performance through a chronograph. When inlines hit the scene with superior materials and workmanship in the barrels and actions and better designed stocks, 100 grains became the minimum and 150 grains the upper end of the scale.
When I first started shooting muzzleloaders, an 80- to 90-grain load of blackpowder was considered adequate, while 100 grains was a heavy load.
It’s only personal observation based on many years of guiding and hunting whitetails with a muzzleloader. That said, both powder loads resulted in good hits and a dead deer, and there are so many variables involved that my analysis of the results would be far from scientifically valid. This isn’t the first time and probably not the last time that I’ve seen a vast difference between muzzleloader performances on deer with 100- and 150-grain powder loads. The second buck, shot a week later with the same bullet in the same location at 140 yards with a load of 150 grains of White Hot pellets, went only 30 yards and left a blood trail from both entrance and exit holes. The stricken buck made it 150 yards before expiring and didn’t leave a drop of blood from the entrance hole. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products.The first deer - a 145-class mature buck - had been shot with a load of 100 grains Hodgdon Triple Seven and a 250-grain Hornady SST bullet broadside at 90 yards. All orders are subject to acceptance by, which reserves the right to refuse any order. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific locale. works diligently to be aware of these ever-changing laws and obeys them accordingly. offers only items are that are considered primitive or antique weapons by the ATF and are not considered firearms. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Every musket and muzzleloader rifle, kit or parts sold by is considered primitive or antique weaponry according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport, and sell within the United States of America. Legal Notice - observes all Federal, State and local laws.
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