.54 Cal Moose load

[Fishleclair]

Ok folks,
Bull tag in pocket
.54 Renegade percussion cap front stuffer
Maxi Ball .430 Gr
100-120 gr FFFG Pyrodex powder

Plan on going out to100-150 yard shots.
Anyone here take down a moose with similar setup? Im trying to figure out yay's and nay's before heading out to the field in October if I can get it dialed in nicely.

[JUDGE]

Why would we , we all have Rifles large calibers.

[gbk]

You should be fine with the load what you plan to develop.
I do not think there is anything to "consider".
Moose was taken centuries with similar gear.

BIG thing you need to worry though is-accuracy AND range.
If you group well,you should be golden.

BUT-BUT,i belive 150 yard is a tall order for that gun.

[Fishleclair]

You should be fine with the load what you plan to develop.
I do not think there is anything to "consider".
Moose was taken centuries with similar gear.

BIG thing you need to worry though is-accuracy AND range.
If you group well,you should be golden.

BUT-BUT,i belive 150 yard is a tall order for that gun.

Thank you for the reply, Ill keep em 100 or less. The maxiball is heavy but the penetration is my worry.

[Marker]

I suggest you practice with different loads of FFF and FF, my 50 cal round ball is accurate up to a certain load but go over that and it sprays bullets all over. At 85 grains of 3f it reaches its max accuracy, at 100 grains the grouping is lost, my 58 likes 2F the best with minie balls, those are my guns and yours will be different. For me 80 yrds would be the max due to the rainbow trajectory of the slow moving RB projectile, there is a book written by Sam Fadala called 'The Black Powder Handbook', its well worth the read.

[bellerivercrossbowhunter]

Or purchase a modern inline muzzle loader is what I would do...

[Fishleclair]

Or purchase a modern inline muzzle loader is what I would do...

I have one. Its pretty much the same as a rifle in the fact its scoped, shoots jacketed bullets and can reach out to 200 yards if ya want. The difference is the loading. I can get a second shot down the barrel quite quickly in it.

I have moved over to percussions to get back to the hunting aspect of hunting. I need to practice, have patience when hunting with them.

[FishHog]

Why would we , we all have Rifles large calibers.

For the same reason people hunt with bows, slingshots, pellet guns. If you don't understand, you just won't understand.

[Hardman]

Thank you for the reply, Ill keep em 100 or less. The maxiball is heavy but the penetration is my worry.

I have taken 4 moose with similar set up. 90 grain FF black powder 300 grains lead,out of a TC White Mountain Carbine. Penetration is not an issue. I would not worry about distance if the load is accurate. Furthest was just under 150 yards with no issues with penetration, actually complete pass through double lung. Distance will be limited to ability to put bullet where you are aiming, in my opinion.

[gbk]

I have taken 4 moose with similar set up......... Furthest was just under 150 yards with no issues with penetration, actually complete pass through double lung. Distance will be limited to ability to put bullet where you are aiming, in my opinion.

Yes and no.
"Anything"will pass thru a moose in the" double lung "area at 150 yards.
Not so much thru shoulder blade,or other heavy bone.
Therefore-even if one is accurate enough to take a fair shot at 150 yards with a muzzleloader-open sight to boot,there should be serious consideration to :bullet placement ,exposure of vitals AND animal behavior at the shot.
Not arguing-just saying.

Better take 50 extra steps (moose or the hunter)and make sure,then have a wounded game ,nowhere to be found.