54cal for Deer??

BuckFever

Does anyone think that a 54cal new englander or hawken is to big for deer or even blackbear? I figure if I get get a better deal on a 54cal than a 50cal I'd take it unless it is way, way more than I need. Any Thoughts?[?]

BuckFever

amsptcds

bigger sounds better to me, having no experience with that. But you might want to check your local regs as they might limit caliber.

allen griggs

No it is not too big for deer. A .54 would make a great deer rifle, and would probably be better for bear than a .50 would.
There is no limit on how large a caliber you can hunt with.

KX500

Also, if you decide to shoot sabots, you'll actually use the same bullets as if you were shooting a .50 cal - just the sabots are a little thicker. Only if you use conicals or round balls, will you really be at .54 caliber.

One word of caution - if you do plan to use sabot rounds, they are getting a little harder to find as the 50 caliber dominates.

festus

quote:Originally posted by KX500
Also, if you decide to shoot sabots, you'll actually use the same bullets as if you were shooting a .50 cal - just the sabots are a little thicker. Only if you use conicals or round balls, will you really be at .54 caliber.

One word of caution - if you do plan to use sabot rounds, they are getting a little harder to find as the 50 caliber dominates.


I have used a 54 cal. for many years "deer & bear". You can order the sabots from these folks if you can't find them as a package deal, just find the bullets them order the sabots.
www.mmpsabots.com

BuckFever

I was actualy thinking about using connicals instead of balls or sabots. What do you think?

BuckFever

allen griggs

You have a 1:48 twist. This will be accurate with round ball. Also will be accurate with maxi-ball or maxi-hunter. Any of these three loads will be very good for deer or black bear.