Knight Bighorn & Powerbelts/Conicals

[Torch]

I used to own a Knight Bighorn, but I sold it. I got it to shoot really well with sabots, but I never shot powerbelts or conicals with it. I'm going to be hunting Colorado this year with a muzzy and I'm going to buy a new smokepole.

So my question is....does anyone own a Bighorn that they shoot powerbelts or conicals through? If so, how do they shoot and what kinds of loads are you using? I might end up buying a different muzzleloader if I can't get any feedback from people that have been able to get the Bighorn to shoot conicals good. It was a pain in the A$$ to clean, but it was a good gun. Here is a picture of a jerky buck I shot with mine. Any feedback would be appreciated!

 

[Prism]

Torch,

I'm still shooting the old Bighorn with 90 grains of tripple seven, and the 295 copper powerbelts. This load actually shoots better w/ number elevens vs 209s. It's a great open sight load.

I've always thought sabots were a pain in the %#@%#$@ to load, and didn't think they shot better than the powerbelts, but I've never really gotten into long range muzzleloader shooting-150 yards plus.

Wanna share the story on the buck!

 

[Torch]

Prism,

I didn't realize you were still shooting the bighorn or I would have talked to you about it. I also forgot you shot powerbelts. It looks like I might have an opportunity to test a new in-line that's coming out. If so....I won't need to worry about working up a load for the Bighorn.

The story behind the buck is I wanted some jerky really bad and the big one got away....

 

[MBM]

I have shot the No Exucess 460gr conical from my Bighorn with good results. I have played with sabots the last couple years and I also don't like how hard they are to load. Most my shots are under the 150 yard range and a bif conical works great for me.

Mark

 

[fairchase]

My Bighorn shoots most of the conicals (PR Bullets, Maxiballs, No Excuses, Hunterman Boolets)just fine.
Just remember after about 1450 fps conicals will lead a barrel real quick. Then the rifle won't shoot with any accuracy until it's completely cleaned out.