Joe Hulburt
Well-known member
I decided to use a muzzleloader for my Spring bear hunt this year to change things up a little. Recently purchased a 50 cal CVA Optima V2. So far I have been shooting 295 grain Power Belts with good accuracy. Just looking at them I can't imagine them not being adequate for a bear but I've been told to go with 420 grain No Excuse all lead bullets for better penetration by one person and 275 TC Maxi Hunters by another. Seems like 420's would have a lot more arc?
Anybody have experience with blackpowder black bears? What bullets do you use?
Anybody have experience with blackpowder black bears? What bullets do you use?