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Pioneer Beartooth Magnum #44032
01/10/2015 02:44 PM
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Just checking to see if anyone owns a beartooth magnum.I own one with a new barrel and it seems to be just like the cva wolf. If so could you tell me what would be the best bullet and what grain? also is there a preference on the type of powder or pellets to use. I appreciate any advice at all.

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01/10/2015 02:58 PM
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Just my opinion since I don't own one. Whether it is a Beartooth, CVA, Encore, or Knight, each rifle has its own grain or bullet preference. What my Encore likes may be different than my friends Encore. Same with your gun

Just shoot and find the sweetspot.

Good luck.


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Re: Pioneer Beartooth Magnum #44034
01/10/2015 04:57 PM
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Where I bought my CVA Optima at the guy builds and repairs muzzleloaders for a living and told me using anymore then 90 grains is just burning powder especially if you are shooting under 150 yards...

Re: Pioneer Beartooth Magnum #44035
01/11/2015 04:19 AM
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Son's cva wolf will shoot 250 grain Barnes over 90 grains of powder with very good accuracy. We use cast 45 caliber 250 grain bullets unlubed in the sabots for practice and sighting in....cuz the Barnes are just too expensive. I agree with the 90-100 grains powder being all you need. My guess is that 240 and 250 grain will shoot well in yours. Your gun has a 1 in 28" twist so you could even stabilize heavier bullets. Have used triple 7 loose, Goex fffg and regular pyrodex. He used 209a fed primers but you may want a milder primer for best accuracy.....just what we had. They don't seem too picky and breakdown for cleaning is easy.


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Re: Pioneer Beartooth Magnum #44036
01/11/2015 05:39 AM
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Guys I really appreciate the advice. Do any off you have any photos of entry and exit wounds from using the barnes bullets? I'll give the barnes a try.

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01/11/2015 06:37 AM
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No wound pics but PM me w email address and I can send you a pic of a recovered expanded 250 mz. They always look the same, 6 petals and fully expanded. I've recovered 2 under the opposite hide but usually complete pass through. Google search for other pics, they perform very well with consistent expansion (understatement).


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Re: Pioneer Beartooth Magnum #44039
01/14/2015 02:35 PM
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Thanks for the photos Double B. That's some serious mushrooming. PARROTHEAD what type of barnes bullet was that from and grain? Thanks I would like to know the yardage and how much powder you used in what type of muzzle loader. Keep the info coming please.Double B has me sold on the barnes bullets for sure!!!!!


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