RE: Powder Pellets
Good points made. For me I do not even consider using 3 pellets. My upper limitshots areout to 150 yards maxand confidentusing 2 pellets to that range. I have my Omega sighted 1.25" high/100 yardsso at 130 yards it's at zero. Shooting to 150 yards would be around 2" low which is compensated with slight holdover. At 200 yards I would be 8.9" low. Too much in my opinion to compensate and I have never practiced at that range. What numbers what I get using 3 pellets? I would get less bullet drop but I am not willing to sacrifice the accuracy, extra cost and recoil. All points you mention.
2 pellets do the job for me for my hunting needs.
If one feels the need for extended range capabilities with a ML then maybePrecision's 230 gr bullet with 2 or 3 pellets to 200 yards is in order. They claim there bullets are the flattest on the market. Per ballistic tables the drop would be 4.3" at 200 yards. I have box but have not shot them.