First Buck on Public Land in Pike County PA

Posted on: 11/27/12

I shot this buck with my dad after 45 minutes. It is a 7 pointer. I shot him right through the lungs and broke his left shoulder. Even with that he still ran 50 yards. I couldn't be happier.

Whitetail Deer

Hunting Tip: Between Muzzleloader Shots

Anyone who shoots a sabot bullet has had the problem with loading the next round with a dirty barrel we have all struggled with it. Between muzzleloader shots I have done some research and testing on my own to find out what works for me for the next shot. I have been using a product called bore butter and when the muzzleloader is just sitting around I leave it caked in the barrel for protection. Have also found that if I lube my sabots with bore butter they really slide nicely down the barrel....