5 Best Muzzleloader Bullets

The Hornady Bore Driver Muzzleloading Bullets 50 Caliber 290 Grain FTX Pack of 20 is a fast and easy to load bullet that delivers the ultimate in muzzleloader performance. At the heart of the system is a polymer base (not a sabot) that seals the bore to deliver maximum energy transfer and accuracy. Atop the base is the FTX bullet, featuring a rugged gilding metal jacket coupled with patented FlexTip technology and an InterLock ring that deliver maximum lethality. During this muzzleloader season, make the shot count and use the best – Hornady Bore Driver FTX!

Features

• Patented FlexTip technology bullets
• Seats quickly for shot after shot performance
• Interlock ring to maintain maximum on-game lethality
• Performance boosting base

PowerBelt ELR Bullets were specially designed for CVA’s PARAMOUNT rifle, but can provide superior long-range performance in any .50 calliber muzzleloader with a twist rate of 1:24 or faster. In testing with the PARAMOUNT, using the recommended “super-magnum” charge of 140 grains by-volume of Blackhorn propellant, ELR bullets achieved muzzle velocities in excess of 2200 fps.

Internally, the ELR is similar in concept to the PowerBelt AeroLite bullet, incorporating a large hollow point cavity which eliminates weight from the core, allowing that weight to be used to lengthen the bullet. This hollow core is filled by the tail of the super-hard polycarbonate ballistic tip, which offsets the tendency of the bullet to expand too rapidly.

Optimal performance of the ELR will be achieved using “magnum” or “super-magnum” propellant charges. Rifles like the CVA PARAMOUNT are designed to handle such “super-magnum” charges (meaning: charges that produce higher pressures than traditional magnum loads). With rifles not designed for such high pressure loads, the maximum propellant charge recommended by the rifle manufacturer should not be exceeded.

Features

• Snap-on plastic base produces a perfect gas seal for consistent pressures and superb accuracy
• Copper jacketed bullets are easy to load and require minimal cleaning
• AeroTip bullets feature a polymer tip and rapid expansion under impact
• Easy to load and clean up after (unlike conventional sabots).
• AeroTip is forced back into bullet upon impact causing rapid expansion. Similar to a polymer-tipped centerfire rifle bullet.

Note: The lead portion of this bullet weighs approximately 325 grains, and the ballistic tip and base add approximately 5 grains, for a total weight of 330 grains.

Barnes Spit-Fire T-EZ Bullets are easier to load thanks to a new sabot. T-EZ bullets feature a flat base and are just as accurate as Barnes MZ bullets. The polymer tip enhances expansion for better long range ballistics, and upon expansion 6 razor-sharp cutting petals are created for maximum penetration and knock down power.

The Hornady Muzzleloading Low Drag Sabot is designed to be easier to load. The sabots are loaded with Hornady's SST Bullets which achieve controlled expansion with less fragmentation, delivering better penetration, higher retained weight and improved long range performance. Designed for use in black powder muzzleloading rifles. Low drag sabot is designed for ease of loading. This bullet is intended for black powder muzzleloading rifle use.

Traditions Smackdown Carnivore Bullets are the best, all-around muzzleloading bullet on the market. With 200+ yard muzzleloader accuracy and available in a variety of weights, this bullet is reliable and can be used in any kind of hunting environment. The polycarbonate tip ensures devasting performance and provides bullet stability. The Carnivore bullet is flatter shooting with precision accuracy. This bullet comes with the Ridgeback Sabot that has horizontal ribbing and a deeper cut to give you a better gas seal, easier loading, and improved accuracy. The bullet is excellent for whitetail and medium to large game.