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<blockquote data-quote="CHRIS WILSON" data-source="post: 4871452" data-attributes="member: 2609"><p>I guess you could say 100 gr is generally considered the "standard" load but many shoot more or less than that depending on what their rifle likes and what they're trying to achieve. Some of the newer muzzleloaders coming out on the market now have longer barrels that allow for complete burning of "magnum" charges to maximize velocity and range. Magnum charges are generally considered to be 150 gr of pellets or 120 gr loose powder by volume. Though I believe some of the newer long range MZ's out now can handle up to 150 gr. (by volume) loose powder charges. Pellets are a good starting point for general hunting. I haven't used pellets in years but I believe you can find the Triple 7 pellets in 60, 50 and maybe 30 gr increments.</p><p>Back when I was shooting Triple 7, my pet load was 90 gr of Triple 7 by volume and a 410 gr lead conical. Looking back, it was probably overkill for whitetail but it definitely got the job done. These days, I'm shooting 105 gr of Blackhorn 209 with a 250 gr Barnes TEZ. It's been equally as effective on deer and a tad easier on the shoulder to boot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CHRIS WILSON, post: 4871452, member: 2609"] I guess you could say 100 gr is generally considered the "standard" load but many shoot more or less than that depending on what their rifle likes and what they're trying to achieve. Some of the newer muzzleloaders coming out on the market now have longer barrels that allow for complete burning of "magnum" charges to maximize velocity and range. Magnum charges are generally considered to be 150 gr of pellets or 120 gr loose powder by volume. Though I believe some of the newer long range MZ's out now can handle up to 150 gr. (by volume) loose powder charges. Pellets are a good starting point for general hunting. I haven't used pellets in years but I believe you can find the Triple 7 pellets in 60, 50 and maybe 30 gr increments. Back when I was shooting Triple 7, my pet load was 90 gr of Triple 7 by volume and a 410 gr lead conical. Looking back, it was probably overkill for whitetail but it definitely got the job done. These days, I'm shooting 105 gr of Blackhorn 209 with a 250 gr Barnes TEZ. It's been equally as effective on deer and a tad easier on the shoulder to boot. [/QUOTE]
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