The savage is a fine muzzleloader wether you shoot smokeless or black subs in it.Useing a 250 gr bullet I think some get close to 2700 fps but haven't heard anyone getting 3000 fps so far.As too it could shoot 1/2 inch at 200 yds it is very possible.I have shot several groups less than an inch at 200 but the one below was shot in 04,and measured .517 in.