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Post by kennie on Nov 10, 2011 9:34:24 GMT -5
who all shoots a 45cal? and what do you all think about the 45cal loader? better or worse then a 50cal? and why?
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Post by oldhoyt on Nov 10, 2011 10:26:33 GMT -5
For traditional hammer guns, my preference is 54 cal over 45 or even 50. For an in-line I'd go with a 50. I shoot a 50 cal, 350 grain conical in my in-line and it puts the hurt on deer. A 45 cal will kill deer too, but with muzzleloading full penetration and reasonably large entrance/exit holes are important.
There are quite a few guys that are getting really good performance from magnum 45 caliber guns, but these are not run of the mill guns.
You will find that all accessories are by far more available for 50 cal, so if you're deciding what caliber to buy, makes more sense to go with a 50.
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Post by dbd870 on Nov 10, 2011 10:35:46 GMT -5
It does make more sense to go with a 50, but I have a 45 TC Encore. I can tell you there is 1 doe that did not like being on the receiving end at all.
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Post by gobblerstopper on Nov 10, 2011 20:01:20 GMT -5
My next gun is going to be a new .45 barrel for my savage. As soon as I figure out how to have it done.
The .50 is good, but a good smokeless .45 is better, IMO.
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Post by indianagooseman on Nov 11, 2011 0:01:51 GMT -5
I have shot a TC Encore in .45 for about 6 years and love it. As I understand it the pre 2002 models of the inline .45's aren't worth a hoot due to the 1:20 rate of twist that they were initially manufactured with. 2002 and later most manufacturers realized their mistake and switched to the standard 1:28 ROT. My gun really likes Hornday set over 110 gr of BH 209 and W209 primers. and Ive not met a deer that can handle it. The .05 difference in bullet diameter will make little difference in entrance or exit holes and ballistically the .45's are superior to the .50 but like hoyt said it is much easier to find accessories for the .50 but as long as I can get them I won't trade. Here's a picture of how mine shot this year. The 2 inner are 100yd shots and the 2 strays are from 150yd.  |
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Post by esshup on Nov 11, 2011 9:22:32 GMT -5
I have a .45 cal barrel on it's way for one of my .50 Cal Savages.
Gobblestopper, it's easy to swap barrels. Send me a PM and I can walk you thru it.
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Post by parson on Nov 11, 2011 11:24:47 GMT -5
The first deer I ever shot was with a 45 cal. Kentucky rifle. I still have it but it more of a wall decoration anymore. It's very accurate, but those 140 or so grain round balls don't carry a lot of wallop.
If I were to hunt with it today I would limit the range to 75 or so yards.
Having said that, modern guns with modern loads are quite adequate in .45.
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Post by kennie on Nov 11, 2011 14:12:34 GMT -5
the reason i got a good deal on new cva 45cal.
i have a knight 50cal. but the deal on the cva was to good to pass up. so i just wanted to know what ppl had to to say about the 45cal.
thanks guys.
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Post by cdeckard1 on Nov 29, 2011 15:13:58 GMT -5
I shoot a 45 cal CVA optima. I also ran into a deal I could not refuse. I love the gun.
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Post by swilk on Nov 29, 2011 20:00:49 GMT -5
Currently both my savages are fitted with the factory .50 barrels but Easton whispered in my ear he really thinks a pacnor in .45 is the way to go.
So......plan on ordering one and having it ready by next year. Don't want to disappoint the lil guy.
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