Need help finding a deer hunting setup

[EthanRubin_123]

I’m a 15 year old boy who’s trying to get into the world of flintlock hunting to extend the notoriously strict Pennsylvania deer season. There seems to be quite a lot to know and not a lot of information for beginners to start. I’m only 111 lbs and 5 foot 5. I therefore want to have a relatively light weight gun with more modern specs and to use a light charge, however I’m not sure what deems a charge as light, it seems like ninety grains or less? Also, the main gun I’m looking at is a traditions pa pellet ultralight for its modern specs such as a removable breach plug. However, some people really seem to hate traditions. I would like to keep the cost under $555 if possible but budget isn’t a super big deal. Additionally, what kind of ammo should I use? I’ve already ruled out the conical and round ball, but am I too quick to do so? I’ve heard great things about Barnes sabots, but I’m not sure which one within their line to get. What kind of grain bullet should I get? Are Powerbelts better? Also, I’d like to be able to ram the bullets in by myself so an easier loading bullet would definitely be something I would factor in. Lastly, what powder will I need for the pan? If there is anything else you would like to add such as tips for shooting etc feel free to add on. ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Ethan Rubin

 

[THBailey]

Hello Ethan. This might be the wrong place for some of your questions. I would suggest you might try a cut and past over at:

Modern Muzzleloader

Good luck with the hunting.

 

[baobtrudt]

what part of Pa are you in? Maybe someone could help you out

 

[Bob McBride]

The modern spec guns are all discussed over at the site mentioned above, if you’re stuck on moderns. Most of us don’t know the first thing about those guns, but I’d suggest a traditional percussion gun as your first. Old school and simple. Just as a small aside, the traditional muzzleloader season in PA is best enjoyed with a traditional muzzleloader. I go modern or traditional as loopholes never appealed to me. Good luck and welcome to the world of black powder.

 

[Zonie]

I'm closing this thread because the same thread is in the flintlock section. It's against the forum rules to post the same thread multiple times in different sections of the forum.

To see the version in the Flintlock section, follow this link:

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/need-help-finding-a-hunting-flintlock-setup.126376/