I am going to use my .50 cal New Englander during the ML season this year in IL. With open sights and tree stand hunting, my shots will be under 75 yards. I am undecided on what bullet to use. I have .490 round balls, Maxi Balls (370 grains, I think), 340 grain Minnies, and Maxi Hunters which I think are in the mid 300 grain range. I will be using Pyrodex RS.