Good timing for this post.
Getting ready to start shooting my Encore. I've switched to a LR primer breech plug because it made a lot of sense and I have a...few primers.
Going to start with 300gr Thor's and BH209. I've read mixed tales on the QLA and full bore bullets. I have Thor's on hand.
I do have some No Excuse on hand as well.
Outside of that, if those don't shoot, I will need something else. I don't need to shoot super far. Black bear and deer.
Muzzleloader bullets either seem too frangible or too solid. I've killed a few deer with the Thor's and haven't been super impressed. But, that's at flintlock black powder velocity. I will get a lot more speed from BH209 that might help. 2 didn't have ideal shots and did the trick but they also didn't seem to exit. Broadside doe through ribs/lungs exited and left a pretty decent hole and blood trail I was happy with.
