Lead Free Muzzleloading Round Recommendation

[deltadelta]

I just picked up a Ruger 77/50 inline muzzleloader .50 cal.

I plan on using it to hunt deer and pig here in California and I need some recommendations on some bullets that are lead free and can knock down deer and pig.

Thanks!

[180ls1]

Just got mine dialed in for Elk in Utah next week.

300gr hornady SST's and 110gr of blackhorn 209 powder. I cannot recommend blackhorn 209 enough, it is an incredible powder. Faster, cleaner and more accurate than anything out there. I shot 20 rounds out of my CVA without swabbing with no loss in accuracy and cleanup was a breeze. Ill never shoot a pellet again! You may want to consider the 250gr SST's but I wanted more sectional density for the elk so the 300's are for me.

I know some guys go crazy for Thor bullets, and claim they are the best. They may be worth a shot. Mine will shoot 3 rounds 2moa with a 1x scope so that's what is really limiting me but i cant have more magnification for Utah.

[AGGRO]

Oh geez, I didn't even think about this bologna. My ML wasn't on my radar.

[OwenH]

I have gone to Barnes spitfire TMZ and they are good bullets. but if you leave California, sabots are not allowed in some states. Good luck. Muzzleloaders can add a lot of hunting opportunities.