Ok..I know I know. I am going to get as many different answers as responders to this post. That's okay.

I have a CVA Optima Pro - .50 cal. I have had it for a couple years and so far I have only shot Powerbelts through it. It shoots them fine. I have only fired it at 2 deer and they both tasted fine. 2 shots, 2 kills.

After reading this forumn, I have heard the same story about PB performance issues many times from many posters. I shoot the 295gr. with 100 gr. Pyrodex Pellets.

I am thinking of switching to another Sabot this year. Trying to decide what one to choose from and then if I want to shoot it with 100 or 150 gr. of Pyrodex.

My thoughts are Hornady 300gr. ssts with 150gr. Pyrodex. The Barnes also looked like it might work. Of course then a hunting friend says that "Dead Center" is the best...

Any thoughts or ideas? I simply want something I can shoot ACCURATELY out to 150 yards that will BANG/FLOP a whitetail when placed properly.