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Before heading out to hunt, you will need to work out the best type of projectile for the species you are targeting. You will need to decide between a ball or conical type bullet, as this will have an effect on the accurate range of your muzzleloader.

Once you have decided on your bullet type, patch thickness and type of powder, you will need to visit the rifle range to work up loads in safe increments until you have determined an accurate load for your firearm. Always use safe loads in accordance with the recommendations of reputable hand-loading manuals.

The table lists recommended calibres and projectiles for different species.

Species Recommended projectile
Rabbit, hare, fox, feral cat 32 calibre with round ball
Feral pig 50 calibre, 175 grain round ball or 250 grain Minié bullet
Fallow deer or goat, Chital deer and Hog deer, feral goat and wild dogs 45 calibre, 130 grain round ball or 230 grain Minié bullet
Sambar deer, Red deer, Rusa deer and Wapiti 54 calibre, 300 grain Minié bullet
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