Author Topic: Twist rate (Read 514 times)

iwoodbutcher · « **on:** September 27, 2004, 02:36:41 AM »

Hi everyone, I am still every new to the muzzleloading and have a question. I have not been able to get very good groups with my encore .50 cal using the 240 gr. XTP sabot or the 275 gr.. I have also tried the different Power Belt bullets. I have tried 2 - 50 gr. pyrodex pellets and RS pyrodex. My best group was about 6" at 100 yards with 90 grs. RS and 295 gr. Power Belt bullet. My question is can I use the very heavy Maxi Hunter or conical bullets in a rifle with 1 in 28 twist. Or can you give me some different options.

AndyHass · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2004, 09:42:47 AM »

You can use those heavy bullets, but you might just want to try backing off the powder first. Some Encores won't shoot very accurately with over 80-90 grains. Some people get one to 150 grains with the same bullet. Each is more individual than you would think.
Try the 250 gr SST/Shockwave and 200gr Shockwave. The 250 gr works in almost all guns with accuracy in the 80-100gr powder range.
Just because a gun says it will handle the pressure of 150 grains doesn't mean it will do it accurately!

Keith Lewis · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2004, 01:34:03 PM »

Your Encore should shoot the Powerbelt bullets a lot better than 6 inches at 100 yards. I would try backing off the powder a little but I would also check for more obvious problems. Loose scope, bad shooting support etc. I shot the first shots out of my Omega and Pursuit LT with about 2 1/2 inch groups before doing any break-in or experimentation. Most rifles should shoot at least that good. Your Encore should do a lot better.

Bullseye · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2004, 03:00:56 PM »

Is your 240 gr XTP a 44 or 45 cal. bullet. My Encore and another friend of mine will shoot the 44 cal. fine with the green sabot which are much easier to load. I do have one friend whos Encore will not shoot worth a toot with the 44 cal. bullet, he has the use the 45's with the black sabots.

Bullseye · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2004, 03:18:50 PM »

I guess I should also answer your question. The Maxi-Hunter will probably shoot okay from the 1 in 28 twist. The old Encore manuals listed loads for these bullets. I think they suggest putting a fiber wad under the Maxi-hunter.