Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Muzzleloaders 45 Cal .452 300 gr XTP performance on game?

Deer hammers.

I shoot the 300gr XTP Mag instead of the regular XTP. I use 105 gr BH209 and tend to shoot close, so the XTP Mag (designed for .454 velocities) assures complete penetration. Plenty of expansion as well.

Most deer are DRT. I did have a large buck make it 20 yards after a double lung hit.