"110 is the max I've ever shot just because I don't feel like the extra 40 grainshas any added bonus(for me). Guess that's why I've never had one blow up on me."

100 grains of Pyrodex pellets or 100 grains of loose Pyrodex is what i use with the 240 grain .44 caliber XTP in my CVA Staghorn. They have performed in an outstanding manner for me.For a couple of yearsi did use 130-150 grains of Pyrodex and the .44 caliber XTP bullet. Never had any problem with that bullet killing at high velocity either.

There is a lot of bad hype out there about the 240 grain XTP bullet and the 250 grain SST bullet.If you are capable of putting either bullet in the right spot it will kill well for you.

i have tracked a lot of wounded deer for other hunters: We listen to them wail and caterwaul about every muzzleloader bullet made. These guys are always looking for that magic bullet that will turn a gut shot into a bang flop. That bullet ain't out there. Asurprisingly large number of hunters will not even look for blood or attempt to track a wounded animal.

Afew years ago i saw a guy put a bad shoton a 6x6 elk. He and his buddy failed to track the animal. Asked them why. They said it was not badly wounded and would survive. Tried to tell them that the animal was badly wounded but they would not listen. Asked them if i found it could i keep it. Theylaughed and said yes. Followed the blood trail about one-quarter mile and there was that elk-dead and mine.