ORIGINAL: sproulman
[ my .50 cal hawkins seems to group the 295 gr powerbelt better than the 348 BUT, i think your right, the 348 is better choice for deer but i am stuck on 295,i like it.
The ultimate twist for the Powerbelt 295 is your Hawkens 1-48" twist. So I can see why you like it so much. I have a sidelock 1-48". I touch target holes using the 295s. Being I only use two sand bags for the muzzle & my elbow on a table when sighting-in, I think that's pretty darn good. I discontinued Powerbelts because I shoot three jugs of powder per year. Just too expensive of a bullet.