.58 muzzleloader questions
- Thread starter chickenmcnasty
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Excuse me gentlemen but I've skirmished for many a year. I am well aware of
what civil war military rifled muskets can, and cannot do in the field. Setting
up for fixed/known-range target shooting -- vs hunting at indeterminate ranges
past 125 yards w/ instantaneous calculation for football trajectory for a single
shot -- is a totally different ball of wax.
My counsel is not to do it.
In the end, however, the OP may do he desires.
what civil war military rifled muskets can, and cannot do in the field. Setting
up for fixed/known-range target shooting -- vs hunting at indeterminate ranges
past 125 yards w/ instantaneous calculation for football trajectory for a single
shot -- is a totally different ball of wax.
My counsel is not to do it.
In the end, however, the OP may do he desires.
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chickenmcnasty
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Generally I make up a card that lists my bullet drop at different yardages and keep it on my person until it is ingrained in memory. I always use a rangefinder prior to making a shot. Adjusting for different holds at various yardage is something I do frequently. I use it for long range shooting as well as traditional bow hunting.
I respect your opinion and your experience in the matter, but you are unaware of my obsessive nature. I tend to practice for long hours in honing a skill I want to perfect, and if I feel that I can't take an ethical shot, I will always let a deer walk.
I'm really seeking opinions as to what the caliber/guns can accomplish given certain types of bullet/ball. In the end I will always take to heart the opinions of those that have more experience than myself. I really value your insight and opinions, but going down the road of hunting ethics can be a very slippery slope.
chickenmcnasty
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Then you & I are kindred spirits.
That's awesome to hear! It drives my wife bonkers, but she has come to realize it's much better for me to have hobbies like this as opposed to drinking and other less noble pursuits.
chickenmcnasty
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Does anyone own one if the pedersoli 2 band 1858 enfields? It keeps calling my name from the rack!