how many grains to use?

270longshot · Rookie Member Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1

I have a tc encore muzz and I am looking for the best and most accurate load possible. I currently am shooting hornaday sst 250g .50 cal. I am using .777 pellets. So far I have my gun sighted in at 200 yards -7 inches. I s going up in grains going to help that much. I just havent tried it yet. I feel very comfortable with the load now but I have an antelope hunt and I would like to get the best distance without hurting accuracy. Currently getting groups within 2.5" at 200 yds. I am just trying to figure out the energy part of it. Thanks John

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

I've found increasing over around 120 grains opens up my groups too much to be worth the velocity increase. I can compensate for drop at known range with a aiming adjustment.

-DallanC