--- In Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com, "zibsoft" <luebkeb@...> wrote:

> i've been thinking about getting a new gun too. possibly the TC
triumph.
>
> I also hear some guys are going to 45 cal rifles instead of 50.
more muzzle velocity?

Hi Brian, welcome aboard! I am sure someone will give an opinion on
the T-C Triumph. My interest is traditional firearms so I can't
comment on that one.

.45 caliber is my favorite (despite the fact that I don't have one
right now). It is big enough to take deer in round ball, and small
enough to use on small game. If the rifle will give accepatble
accuracy with elongated bullets like the Lee R.E.A.L. this caliber
will handle bigger critters like moose and bear. In fact, there is
an article in the first Book of Buckskinning on hunting bears with
a .45 caliber muzzleloader using 500 grain bullets. And Alaska game
laws require .45 with 250 grain bullet minimum for big game hunting,
except for deer (which can be taken with .45 round ball). Good
enough for me!

-Kees-