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Sighting in a Muzzleloader

PSE13

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Shelby
I need to sight in my muzzleloader but the wind outside is blowing at 15 mph. I can't really do it during the week as I don't get off till 5:30. Would you guys still try too sight it in?
 

Ohiosam

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Mahoning Co.
Yes. A 250 gr bullet at 2000 fps with a 15 mph wind at 90 degrees will have 4-5 inches of wind drift at 100 yards. You won't set records for groups but you can be more confident in you zero.
 

bowhunter1023

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Appalachia
I'd certainly differ to the experts like Sam and Lundy on this. For me, I'd be more concerned with what my 3 shot group looked like. Taking in to consideration the drift Sam mentioned of course.
 

xbowguy

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Licking Co. Ohio
I would try and find me a place out of that much wind if possible. Backside of the woods. In a holler. Wind at my back.
Not perfect conditions but should help some.
 

PSE13

Active Member
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Shelby
I'm shooting now! Bore sighted and decent group at 50 yards. Might try for the 100 yard today as well.