My Muzzleloader Shot Groups

Here are some of my test shot groups using a TC Omega .45 caliber muzzleloader, with Hodgdons 777 loose powder. I used both the Dead Center and QT .40 sabot black powder rifle or muzzleloader bullets. These shot groups are typical when using Precision Rifle muzzleloader or blackpowder bullets. Please be sure and review my Muzzleloader Accuracy link to learn the secret to getting these tight groups with your own black powder rifle.

This first group was only the second three shot group I ever fired with the .40 QT 215 (the first group is below and measures just 1 inch).  The only changes I made was to increase the load from 90 to 105 grains of 777 and change from FFFg to FFg.  Life is truly great!  I could not ask for more in any bullet and rifle combination.  I just wish my .270 did so well.  Oh yeah, I also did some sanding on the forearm of the stock to get the barrel floating.