Just about a six inch drop. In the woods I hunt two hundred is a rare shot. I tuned the Encore with Mike Bellm's springs and oversize pin can't say anything but good about the results. My 22-250 and 25-06 barrels both showed marked improvement. Just the improvement in the trigger was well worth the effort. I was amazed with the results with the muzzle loader. Glad to hear your view on the two hundred grain shockwave I have read mixed reviews.
Originally Posted by doctor_Encore
Originally Posted by Pashooter
Went to the range today first time with Blackhorn and 200gr shockwaves. First three shots went into one hole at 100yds. Went to the 200yd bench put the next three into a 1 inch group. Best I have ever done out of the Encore. Clean up was a breeze needless to say I am very pleased with this load. I was shooting 84 grains weighed not volume this is blackhorn's max load and it is healthy but not all that bad.
Originally Posted by doctor_Encore
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
I certainly approve the 200 gr. 50/40-cal SSTs in blue sabots. They kill deer quickly and are fired with noticeably less recoil.

I'm using 90 grains Blackhorn 209 this hunting season, target splatters out to 150 yards.



Best bullet for dead right there, I am surprised more muzzle loader hunters don't use them.

Doc



Passshooter,

Your bullet drop should have been a few inches less than with a comparable 250 gr bullet. In my 200 yard range shooting the 200 gr shockwave drops maybe 5-6 inches ( depending on charge) at 200 yards.

Hold the cross hair in the spine and get out your knife. FYI the bullet performance is as good at 200 yards as 100 yards.

Your 200 gr shock wave yard goups are very impressive...congratulations.

doc

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