I have a stainless sidekick that I've recently scoped with a 2x7 Nikon and I've also done a .25 ACP conversion to it.
Next week's trip to the range will be the first real break-in of this firearm in preparation for Michigan's muzzleloading season.
I will be using loose 777 ffg and I have a supply of 250 gr. T/C Shockwaves, 250 gr. Barnes MZ Expanders and 285 gr. Barnes MZ Spitfires to start with.
I can't seem to get my hands on any ML ballistics, so I'm somewhat unclear what kind of velocitiy/energy to expect with any of these projectiles using varying amounts of powder. Real life hunting distances are 50 - 100 yds.
I know I need to try them all to see what patterns the best, but
what would be the minimum amount of powder needed to achieve enough knock down/stay down power out to 100 yds?
I've read that the Barnes MZ Spitfires need around 1400 fps to initiate expansion as compared to 1100 fps for the Barnes MZ Expanders.
So one of my concerns is that an adequate amount of powder would be employed if using the Spitfires out to 100 yds.
Any help that you can pass along is appreciated.
Next week's trip to the range will be the first real break-in of this firearm in preparation for Michigan's muzzleloading season.
I will be using loose 777 ffg and I have a supply of 250 gr. T/C Shockwaves, 250 gr. Barnes MZ Expanders and 285 gr. Barnes MZ Spitfires to start with.
I can't seem to get my hands on any ML ballistics, so I'm somewhat unclear what kind of velocitiy/energy to expect with any of these projectiles using varying amounts of powder. Real life hunting distances are 50 - 100 yds.
I know I need to try them all to see what patterns the best, but
what would be the minimum amount of powder needed to achieve enough knock down/stay down power out to 100 yds?
I've read that the Barnes MZ Spitfires need around 1400 fps to initiate expansion as compared to 1100 fps for the Barnes MZ Expanders.
So one of my concerns is that an adequate amount of powder would be employed if using the Spitfires out to 100 yds.
Any help that you can pass along is appreciated.