Bit the Bullet

[nso123]

I have been trying to decide on a new muzzleloader and have chased one rabbit hole after the next. I finally bit the bullet and ordered an Arrowhead Rifles Savage setup today. I had a spare Savage action and chassis sitting around, so I might as well put it to work. The barrel is a Brux .45 cal, and comes with a MOA guarantee to 300 yards. I'm looking to give it a whirl when it gets here.

 

[jlanecr500]

I have been trying to decide on a new muzzleloader and have chased one rabbit hole after the next. I finally bit the bullet and ordered an Arrowhead Rifles Savage setup today. I had a spare Savage action and chassis sitting around, so I might as well put it to work. The barrel is a Brux .45 cal, and comes with a MOA guarantee to 300 yards. I'm looking to give it a whirl when it gets here.

88gr N530 with a 300gr bullet. It's best to use a dry wool wad over the powder. Did you order a smooth sizing die ?

 

[nso123]

88gr N530 with a 300gr bullet. It's best to use a dry wool wad over the powder. Did you order a smooth sizing die ?

I haven't ordered any sizing dies or bullets yet. That's next on the list.

 

[jlanecr500]

The best die is a Swinglock smooth form die. They are $160 on the Swinglock website. Arrowhead sells bullets. I prefer Pittman bullets as he has the best customer service in the business and is nearby in Seymour TN. You'll need a jag profiled to the bullets, a spin jag adapter and a collapsible ramrod. Make sure the wads are Eastern Maine dry wool wads.

 

[nso123]

The best die is a Swinglock smooth form die. They are $160 on the Swinglock website. Arrowhead sells bullets. I prefer Pittman bullets as he has the best customer service in the business and is nearby in Seymour TN. You'll need a jag profiled to the bullets, a spin jag adapter and a collapsible ramrod. Make sure the wads are Eastern Maine dry wool wads.

I was looking at the Pittman, and really liked that he is close by.

 

[jlanecr500]

I was looking at the Pittman, and really liked that he is close by.

Not sure about the ramrod but he stocks the spin jag adapter and a jag profiled for his bullets. He also has the wads. Be sure to buy the hard-core bullets. The lead is a little harder so they don't grenade easily. You should get 2800 to 3000fps depending on bbl length, with a 300gr bullet.

 

[jeff gra]

I have been trying to decide on a new muzzleloader and have chased one rabbit hole after the next. I finally bit the bullet and ordered an Arrowhead Rifles Savage setup today. I had a spare Savage action and chassis sitting around, so I might as well put it to work. The barrel is a Brux .45 cal, and comes with a MOA guarantee to 300 yards. I'm looking to give it a whirl when it gets here.

Did you buy his prefit barrel that uses a barrel nut 1.060 dia?

 

[nso123]

Did you buy his prefit barrel that uses a barrel nut 1.060 dia?

I did.

 

[jeff gra]

I did.

I put one on a 10 predator/hunter for my son. I think you are going to be happy with it.

 

[nso123]

I put one on a 10 predator/hunter for my son. I think you are going to be happy with it.

I hope so. It seemed like a good option since I had the parts laying around for it. A muzzleloader in a chassis might be a little different, but nobody ever accused me of being too normal.