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I have a cva hunterbolt, built somewhere around 2001. I am hunting elk in idaho, so I have to use an all lead, non
Jacketed bullet. Has any one used maxi balls in this rifle, or have other suggestions, and loads that have worked well. I currently have used power belt bullets with good accuracy. I am also switching over to musket caps instead of 209 primers, as that is part of Idaho's regulations as well. Thanks in advance.

Maxiballs suck.
Try MaxiHunters

Thanks. That is good to know.

Maxi’s Suck? When did they start doing that? I make better bullets, but nothing in the World Wrong with Maxi Balls

Idaholewis, I watched your video. Good shooting. Would maxi balls be a good place to start,or would you recommend something else.? Barrel twist is 1 in 28.

I HIGHLY advise Bullshop Bullets, the 504-460, Dan can Size them to Whatever you want/need? They come lubed with his NASA Lube that I HIGHLY advise as well. Bullet Lube can MAKE or BREAK accuracy.
https://bullshop.weebly.com/-50-caliber-cast-bullets.html

The problem with Store Bought bullets such as TC Maxi’s is Quality Control, I have seen them with Holes in them, Wrinkles, HORRIBLE Fill out, Just PLAIN Poor Quality!! This is the Reason i Started Casting, I own 4 Custom 50 Cal Molds that Shoot STELLAR in the 1:28 Twist. I actually Copied Dan’s Bullshop 460 with his Permission 👍

This is one of my FAVORITE .50 Cal Bullets, My Bullshop 460


Target From Video above

A few 50s that i Cast

This is my Newest Version, i need to get out and Shoot this one, 460 Grain


485 Grain


395 Grain

Thanks for the good info. I will call him.