Triple 7 Pellet Accuracy Test | MZX vs Bor Lock vs Smackdown vs Barnes vs ELD-X
In this video, we test 5 popular muzzle loading projectiles at 100 yards with 100 Grains of Triple 7 Pellets.
I’ll be testing the following;
Traditions Smackdown MZX, 300 Grain
Federal BOR Lock, 270 Grain
Traditions Smackdown Carnivore Bleed, 170 Grain
Barnes Spitfire T EZ, 290 Grain
Hornady ELD-X 340 Grain
Full disclosure, Traditions did send me this muzzleloader for review.
My Traditions Pursuit XT Pro did not come sighted in. My first 10 shots were to sight the rifle in. I used the Traditions MZX non-jacketed projectile for the sight in. Initially I was about one foot high. I adjusted the scope accordingly until I had consistent touching holes at 25 yards.
This sight-in period slowed me down on the goal of the video, but allowed me to get refreshed with the nature of modern muzzleloaders. My daughter, aged 3, joined me at the range. She enjoyed counting the pellets.
With each of the shots for this test I’m cleaning the bore with Windex and a series of cleaning patches. I’ve found this to be a cheap and easy way to swab the bore that dries quickly, leaving little residue.
