Traditions Vortek Muzzleloader

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If anyone is shooting the Traditions Vortek 30" muzzle loader, please advise.  I will like to share and gather ballistics data.

 

Heading to the range next week to test the 870 and Vortek at 200 and 300 yards.  

 

There's a lot of hearsay out there as to the accuracy and precision of these guns past 150ya. I would like to have some first hand knowledge from shooters that have experience.  

 

Particularly, I would like to hear what round, bullet, or powder used gave the best results.

 

Going with Hornady's and triple 7's to start.  Normally, like the Sierra Game/Match King or Noslers.  Will try the Barnes as well.

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I heard good things about the Vortek, good luck, and keep us informed.

 

I shoot a Triumph using two pellets of Triple 7 Magnum with a 250gr. Barnes T-EZ, what it does to deer is unreal !!!!

 

Your 870, is it a 12 or 20ga, rifled/cantilever barrel?  

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Your 870, is it a 12 or 20ga, rifled/cantilever barrel?  

12ga fully rifled, and cantilevered, with a 4-12x40mm Vortex scope.  Great accuracy and precision off of the bench-rest at 100ya.

 

I just do not see how either the ML or 870 will lose thier accuracy past 150ya.  I understand that 300gr bullets are going to slow down. However, I would expect enough accuracy at 200ya to safely, consistently, and cleanly take deer sized game.

 

Ever try the Barnes at longer distances?

 

I suppose three pellets would be useless, other than for making a flamethrower.  Doubt the third pellet would burn in time to push the bullet.

 

Gotta get to the range...

[BHC]

I only shot the barnes out to 120 yds., and I'm happy

 

what slugs from the 870?

 

I have the 1187 in 12ga same barrel as your 870, Lightfield EXPs 2-3/4" shot really good, the Remington Accutips in 2-3/4" shot as good out too 100 yds but was better over 100 yds, so if I ever hunt with it I will use the Accutips......I'm a 20ga guy !!!

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what slugs from the 870?

I have a few accutips, but mostly shoot Hornady SST sabots in 300gr.

 

What grain projectile does your 1187 like to digest?

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The 12ga. 1187 : Lightfield EXP very well, slightly better with the Remington Accutips, both 2-3/4"

 

The 20ga 1187 as with all my 20ga slug guns, Accutips 3"