What are the Ballistics of Hornady 250 gr SST for Muzzleloading?

Hunting with Firearms
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I have to agree, my experience has been similar! It’s great to see that others are pushing the limits on powder selection!

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I wonder how the SST performs in colder weather with different powders. Has anyone done tested this?

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Funny you mention cold weather — I always say the SST stands for ‘Snowy Shooting Time’ for a reason! But seriously, I can’t confirm how it behaves in extreme conditions just yet.

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Indeed! It’s key to share these discoveries. I’m now experimenting with the 250 gr SST and some faster powders. No results yet, but hoping for better velocity.

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I’m curious about seating depth with the SST. I hear it can affect accuracy significantly. What do others think?

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Great point! I’ve fiddled with seating depths and found that seating the bullet deeper often yields better groups! It’s worth the experimentation.

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I love the balance between performance and recoil with these SSTs. Sometimes I feel like Goldilocks trying to find the ‘just right’ load!

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I’ve heard some folks say the Hornady SST is not the best in terms of expansion. Any thoughts on that?

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It really depends on the game you’re after. For deer, I’ve seen solid results, but I’d love to hear what others have experienced.

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Every time I shoot the 250 SST, I just chuckle because it’s so accurate — I think it likes me! We all have that ‘special bullet’, right?

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Haha! Love it! I sometimes think my rifle is just as picky as I am about load choices. Let’s keep sharing our experiments!

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I’ve been tracking my results, and I can say that trialing different primers has made a notable difference in how the SST performs. Anyone else have a similar experience?

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Absolutely! I switched to hotter primers and saw a significant improvement in ignition reliability.

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I’ve had excellent results with the Hornady 250 gr SST for muzzleloading. The expansion on deer is impressive, and it penetrates deeply without losing much energy. Definitely a solid choice for hunters.

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That’s great to hear! I’ve been considering this round for hog hunting. How does it perform in terms of stopping power?

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The SST is fantastic! I’ve taken down several deer, and the exit wound is always impressive. It really does the job effectively. Make sure to use a good primer though for best accuracy.

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What kind of distance have you been shooting at? I’m curious how it performs at various ranges.

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I’ve shot them effectively at 100-150 yards. Beyond that, I notice a drop in performance. But under 150 yards, they hit hard and expand well.

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Good to know! My shots are usually closer. Do you find that they perform differently when used on larger game?

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I’ve found them effective on elk too, but you really need to aim for the heart/lung area for a quick drop. The expansion is crucial on larger animals.

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