I have noticed alot of you guys like the 58 caliber. Please note I am not knocking the 58 caliber.

I would like to make a point and ask a simple question. I cast a 525 grain 50 caliber bullet, from an RCBS adjustable mold. I load 120 grains of 3F blackpowder in a Knight MK 85 rifle(1650 fps). The rifle wears a Williams target peep sight. I can consistently shoot 2 inch or less groups at 100 yards, and have shot deer and elk to 150 yards.

What possible advantage would a 58 caliber rifle have over this scenario? I do not feel any roundball load should be shot at 150 yards at an elk, or am I wrong? I realize that the 58 caliber would leave a bigger hole, but I can not believe 50 caliber hole from a 525 grain bullet is not big enough.

I will admit I have only shot a "Big Boar" TC a few times, so I really have no experience with the 58. But I sure am not above buying one and trying it, if you guys think I should(please tell me I should). I will also admit that my MK 85 kicks like a mule. The stipple on the bolt cuts the webbing between my thumb and forefinger every time I shoot it. But it is God awful medicine for an elk or whitetail. Tom.