.40 cal muzzleloader groups from this morning

I've been struggling with this muzzleloader for a nearly a week before I noticed the scope had slipped in the rings. So I went to Sportsman's and bought 2 sets of rings and remounted my Nightforce NXS 5.5x22. I took it out this am and shot these two groups at 100yds with 75grs of IMR 4166 and 312gr Pittman bullets at 2850fps. The rifle is a Remington stainless single shot action, 30" Brux max HV with 6" flat, Jewell trigger, Iota stock, and my 5 port Super Beast muzzle brake. It weighs 14.75lbs but the recoil is mild and it obviously shoots.

Nice shooting! It sucks when something like that happens and you're left wondering what the heck?

Well, that'll do! Good that you quickly diagnosed the issue and corrected it. Excellent riflery, btw.

Thanks Mike. The gun acted like it wanted to shoot before but once the scope got locked down it was ready for the big leagues. It shot several 1" groups in a row before I saw the scope had slipped.

Outstanding shooter, will you hire gun bearer, or carry it on a mule??

Elkman":144ww9pw said:

Outstanding shooter, will you hire gun bearer, or carry it on a mule??

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Beautiful, Bill.

I'll pack it on my EXO pack. I'll put up with a heavy gun if it shoots that good. The recoil is pretty mild too. My hunting buddy shot the other one today and he is a weenie. He was surprised at how little it kicked. We dialed both in at 200yds and I shot both at 590yds. This was 2 shots from each gun with the same 10.25 MOA dope. On the high shot I tried wrapping my hand around the front of the bag and the pistol grip smacked the top of my hand so I shot the other 3 shots with a different hold.

Sorry to highjack the thread, but for me muzzleloading was always black powder and a lead bullet loaded - well - from the muzzle.
Is there a page for info with nitro-powder and modem bullets?
Would like to learn about the mechanics....

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There is a bunch of info here and on Hankins message board.

https://dougsmessageboards.proboards.com/

Thanks!

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Ok, I watched some videos and get the idea.
I guess the barrel is closed at the system side apart from a flash hole?

Don't get me wrong - I like all kinds of shooting - but what is the motivation for that kind of muzzle loading? Being able to hunt during muzzleloader season?
'just' having another variable?
Energy-whise, they seem to be ahead of all my center fires.
Seems a bit like longbow vs. Compound.

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