i used 295 powerbelt in my .50 cal flintlock t/c hawkins..i got a huge 8 point buck, biggest one in 50 years on weight/spread of horns..

i shot him behind shoulder at 20 yds ..he fell right down..bullet went thru both sides..

i may goto 348 next year,but that bullet worked fine..

i believe that any hollow point bullet is not good if you hit shoulder on hip etc..so, if you are that type of hunter, DONT USE A POWERBELT..

i ALWAYS shoot behind shoulder or buck WALKS..so, powerbelt is good one for me..

NOW, if i was type of hunter that shoots at running deer or at angle etc..

no way i would use a POWERBELT..i would use a MAXI-BALL..

so, it comes down to type of hunter you are,use ole sprouls thinking, been at it for 50 years and 36 of it with a flintlock..been there done it..

i like powerbelt best now because i dont have to mess with BORE BUTTER at 10 above zero..