Powder Scope

sighting in a muzzleloader?

I’m sighting in a 50 cal traditions muzzleloader with a scope. I plan on shooting 100 grains of powder. What’s the distances to shoot compared to the high or low. EXAMPLE. 50yds dead on is 2 inches high at 100yds. etc…. That is the kind of answer I’m seaking. Also any suggestions on whats the best bullets to shoot. Thanks

Go to the websight for the bullet you plan on using and look for a ballistic chart. I use PowerBelt .50 Caliber Platinum 270gr Aerotip Bullets out of a 26-in barrel. Using 100 grains of powder (two 50/50 Triple 7 pellets), to be zeroed in at 150 yards, I would need to be 3.25 inches high at 100 yards or 2.56 inches high at 50 yards.

Distance (yards) Muzzle 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Velocity (fps) 1744 1667 1594 1524 1457 1393 1333 1277 1226 1181 1141
Kinetic Engery (ft lb) 1824 1666 1524 1393 1273 1164 1066 978 901 836 781
Trajectory -1.5 0.92 2.56 3.36 3.25 2.14 0 -3.42 -8.08 -14.1 -21.92

Traditions Tracker .50 cal. Black Powder Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope