#3036179 - 11/16/12 09:59 AM
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bigorangmd
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I am shooting the CVA accura. CVA recommends the powerbelts (I'm sure they were compensated for that recommendation but know that would never influence their recommendation). It is a wickedly accurate combo. Shot two deer 30 min apart. One at 114 yards, one at 146 yards. Both shots just above shoulder joint. I had read about complaints about lack of blood trail but decided to use them any way. Both were at wood's edge. Got down before dark and went to find my deer. Not the first drop of blood from either, zip, nada. I would have bleed better if I had nicked myself with a razor! Looked inside the wood line, trails everywhere but one trail was more rustled than the others (like the deer was in a hurry). Figured who knows, nothing better so I'll follow it. After 60 yards both deer were lying together within 10 yards of each other. Guess the Lord knew my freezer was getting low! Looked around and blood trails began just before they fell. Sure am glad I recovered both deer but geez guess the no blood issue may be real. Has me rethinking for next year.
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#3036192 - 11/16/12 10:06 AM
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pass thrus?
what weight powerbelt ?
glad you found them
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#3036221 - 11/16/12 10:30 AM
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Sounds like the larger ones (over 295gr) are better.
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#3036323 - 11/16/12 11:42 AM
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FrontierGander
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you shot high. Takes longer for blood trail to start when you do that.
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#3036366 - 11/16/12 12:09 PM
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I switched from 245's to 295's and have had excellent pass thru's this year.
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#3036387 - 11/16/12 12:24 PM
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you shot high. Takes longer for blood trail to start when you do that.
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#3036414 - 11/16/12 12:49 PM
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bigorangmd
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No heart shot but double lung. Did pass through but small wounds. When I opened them, both had a chest FULL of blood. Shot 245 gr. Maybe 295 will be better.
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#3036417 - 11/16/12 12:53 PM
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I am aware that there are some hunters that like and swear by them, but you could not give me a truckload of them for free and me go hunting with them. I have read and heard way too many "bloodless stories" over the years, just as you described. My .02
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#3036420 - 11/16/12 12:53 PM
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338gr. or 405gr. would be a better option then the 295gr.
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#3036472 - 11/16/12 01:42 PM
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bigorangmd
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The issue I get into is this...Since I spent a bit to get a good accurate MZ I'd hate to get a round with so much drop with 100gr.
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#3036477 - 11/16/12 01:48 PM
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its a muzzleloader, if you want flat shooting, thats a job for a centerfire.
You ever hear of the Harvester Scorpion PT Gold in 260 grain?
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#3036481 - 11/16/12 01:50 PM
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...if you want flat shooting, thats a job for a centerfire.
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#3036484 - 11/16/12 01:54 PM
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FrontierGander
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thats a slow loading centerfire basically
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#3036514 - 11/16/12 02:11 PM
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thats a slow loading centerfire basically
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#3036576 - 11/16/12 03:15 PM
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I shot several deer with my 45 cal optima using 100gr 777 and 195 powerbelt. All where full pass through and poor blood trails. I changed to 200 gr sst and love them.
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#3036606 - 11/16/12 03:44 PM
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I shoot the 348 grain power belts out of a CVA Electra with 120 grains of Pyrodex powder. Shot 2 with it this year. One fell in its tracks at 50 yards. The other I shot at 100+ yards through both shoulders. She went maybe 20 yards. Powerbelts are the only muzzleloader bullets I will ever buy. I have never lost a deer with them. Easy to load and no sabots to keep up with.
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#3036615 - 11/16/12 03:51 PM
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bigorangmd
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Andy, that is one convincing article. Looks like a change is in order.
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#3036621 - 11/16/12 03:57 PM
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FrontierGander
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hard lead bullet vs copper vs soft lead.... It doesnt compare.
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#3037188 - 11/16/12 10:56 PM
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I shoot the 348 grain power belts out of a CVA Electra with 120 grains of Pyrodex powder. Shot 2 with it this year. One fell in its tracks at 50 yards. The other I shot at 100+ yards through both shoulders. She went maybe 20 yards. Powerbelts are the only muzzleloader bullets I will ever buy. I have never lost a deer with them. Easy to load and no sabots to keep up with.
as long as u shoot the 348's u will be fine
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#3041260 - 11/19/12 09:34 PM
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I shoot the 405 grain lead hollowpoint (the only thing my White likes) on top of 80 grains of 777 and have never had a problem with pass thrus or bloodtrails.
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#3044653 - 11/22/12 08:28 AM
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Barnes is all I shoot.
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#3051518 - 11/27/12 12:34 PM
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I share a lot of the sentiments already posted. Being easy to load and accurate on paper doesn't necessarily mean satisfactory performance in the woods.
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#3061221 - 12/03/12 12:35 PM
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Thats wild; so far all this year i have shot feel to death with great blood trails, 245, 50 cal., powerbelt aero tips, Knight Wolverine, lovem, will not change until they quite making them, 100 grains power. Double Lung shots, plenty of blood. All feel within 50 yards.
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#3062318 - 12/03/12 11:30 PM
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My CVA Accura hates powerbelts! Barnes TMZ all the way!
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#3065733 - 12/06/12 07:31 AM
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