500 Yards with a Muzzleloader - TC Encore Muzzle Loader How To's

We were fortunate to have Luke Horak of Arrowhead Rifles join us for a trip to shoot 100, 300, and 500 yards with our 45 cal muzzle loader rifle. we were trying out Arrowheads new 300 grain XLD bullets that we sized to the bore of the rifle with a bullet swaging die and a hand press ready for use in the field. Our barrel put together some great groups at each distance as well as single digit SDs with extreme spreads of 10 fps. This is a very potent hunting combination with its accuracy and consistency, read more details about the trip on our post here: bit.ly/2ZrPwAs
The rifle we are shooting in the field was our black powder only 45×209 muzzleloader. For the projectiles were got the chance to try the new 300 grain XLD projectiles. These bullets must be sized to the bore of the rifle using push through sizing die that Arrowhead sells, the operation can be done in the field as we demonstrate and produces very impressive accuracy and extremely consistent velocities.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Never knew a muzzle loader could be that accurate. Really awesome groups and bullet trace👍

[@duncan5990]

Eagle Eye Shooting what scope are you using

[@ArrowheadRifles]

@@duncan5990 that's a vortex razor hd2

[@abbaby555]

Beautiful rifle, great marksmanship as well👍

[@noahgrady3628]

Amazing. Now that looks like fun.

[@norbertodisummo5022]

Do you make a .40 cal black powder barrel for the encore ? California hunter. Would like a few custom touches . We can discuss that at a latter time. Like to get a flatter trajectory , shooting aperture sight.

[@mgmbarrels3299]

Give us a call! We can get you taken care of!

[@1shotbarbeque881]

Great video guys thanks.. do you manufacture a primer ejector for the cva accura v2 lr 45cal?

[@ericeverson6822]

What bullets are those and would I be able to use them in a 45 caliber cva accura v2 long range

[@donjennings9758]

Great video and nice bullets wish I could fine 209 primers I'm glad you had some to make this video

[@glennanderson2790]

Is this barrel smokeless capable ?

[@jolllyroger1]

That's some good shooting.... you don't see many youtu.be vids with nice group like this at 500 yds

[@danbailey9545]

I presently have a Thompson Centre Encore 50 cal muzzle loader that is approx 6 yrs old. I shoot 209 Blackhorn powder and CCI primers. I would like to get away from my Hornady sabots. What size of arrowhead bullets would I require to use in my 50 cal to get away from the plastic sabot?

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Arrowhead projectiles are for 45 cal muzzle loaders, you would need to get a different barrel

[@chrisochoa1222]

Harvester Sabot much better fit and accuracy. Try them - much improved over what comes with the factory bullets!

[@jarrettm3728]

I too have one i am wondering if i should upgrade

[@danbailey9545]

Actually a better question would be what would be a good bullet to use with my 50 cal Thompson Centre Encore with 209 Blackhorn Powder and Federal 209 A primers for shoots out to 200 yds used for deer hunting only? Thanks

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Sabot bullets struggle with consistent groups or accuracy. the best option is bullets sized to bore

[@shane270wby]

I shoot consistently at 200 yards with Barnes 250 grain T-EZ’s with Harvester crush rib sabots, Blackhorn 209 and Federal 209 primers out of my Encore Endeavor.

[@Dan-og9vs]

Where can I purchase one of the brass powder funnels that you guys are using in this video? thanks

[@MatchGradeMachine]

They are included with our barrels

[@donjennings9758]

I think you can order them at midway USA

[@danllindsay4920]

I'm really interested to know what scope/mounts you are using.

[@matthew8031]

Vortex razor hd gen 2

[@jarrettm3728]

Can we see ballistics gel on the bullets?

[@juanclemons1492]

can i use those bullets in my cva accura lrx in 45

[@jobo5650]

Can you load XTP .452” sized as you are doing here?

[@ronnyjgossett1408]

Bullet weight and name and weight of the powder please, Any testing been done on this combo in a standard TC muzzleloading bbl

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Every answer to your question is in the video. Watch and listen

[@dhooter]

Seriously think about it. No matter where the bullet is seated the breach plug will hold and the pressure will go the least resistant direction. All firearms are essentially pipe bombs. Ive tested this numerous times. Ive even only seated the bullet a few inches from the crown. No dramatic explosions. All it will do is effect your accuracy.

[@SmokyPizza6853]

4:45.scope said "Aight I'm Boutta head out"

[@justinprather4760]

Can these take regular encore stocks?

[@MatchGradeMachine]

The stock is the rear portion and yes they are compatible. The Forearm that goes under the barrel is specific to the ML

[@justinprather4760]

@@MatchGradeMachine Thank you very much. It would be nice if these had their own selection of mods. Especially if they could come up with an interchangeable barrel system that's muzzleloader only.

[@caryedwards1644]

I have this exact set up. Just wondering what should I have the bolt that holds the stock to the frame torque be set at. If it’s to tight the hammer will not come back and set the trigger. IS THERE A SPECFIC TORC ON THAT BOLT I SHOULD BE USING?

[@TheJDaubs]

What barrel are you guys shooting in this test?

[@mdsip9050]

joe daubner the blank is from Preferred Barrel Blanks

[@MatchGradeMachine]

It is a Match Grade Machine 45 cal muzzle loader barrel for an Encore Thompson Center rifle

[@TheJDaubs]

@@MatchGradeMachine what length and twist?

[@MatchGradeMachine]

26” 1:20” twist

[@eugenejohnson8635]

Can you do the same thing with a .50 cal still a 45 cal

[@MatchGradeMachine]

projectiles are 45 cal barrel only

[@jonathangarzon2798]

@@MatchGradeMachine can you do accuracy test like this with a tc triumph bone collector and CVA accura?

[@jonathangarzon2798]

@@MatchGradeMachine also do you have the issue of extracting the primer with the new breech plug?

[@FishinYakker]

What scope do you use to shoot that far?

[@mgmbarrels3299]

Scope we used was a Vortex Razor Gen II

[@FishinYakker]

@@mgmbarrels3299 What power?

[@stevemccamey9690]

Dude in green shirt you need to learn how to talk. You always sound like your on your last breath. Makes my eyes water 😂