I really wouldn't worry about the conicle being too big. I use the 460 gr. 50 cal. on whitetails. That is probably almost 300 more grains of lead than I need, but I like it because I get exceptional accuracy with the No Excuses bullet. Plus, I am ready for aColoradoElkTrip wheneverthe oppurtunity finally comes.I have a round ball barrel if I want to shoot lighter loads.
I have shot two deer with the 460 gr. bullet in the past, and I am trying to fill my last tag with a round ball this week. I could not get a clear shot on a deer Saturday.

C. Davis