The problem is, at least in my Omega, and others I have talked to, the powerbelts seem to lose accruacy with heavier charges of powder. My personal gun shoots 5 inch groups at 25 yards when I go above 105 grains of 777.

My current elk load is 95 grains 777 behind a 405 grain powerbelt. Plenty of power to take down an elk to at least 120 yards, which is my maximum PERSONAL distance for any muzzleloading shot. I love the primative nature, and scopes and 150-200 yard shots are not MY cup of tea.

As you stated, I also don't like the recoil produced with higher charges, and since I don't have to have them to take elk cleanly in Colorado (no sabots) I am just happy as a clam.

However, I will probably be trying the 444 grain flat nose. If they shoot well, I may switch to them. Hopefully they will shoot well in front of 85-105 grains of Black Mag 3.