I use the Firestorm in the late Pa FL season. Can't give any real feedback on the Buffalo Ball-ets or the Hornady Pa conicals. Shot both in the 245 grain variety, but never hunted with them. Never really settled on a good load either. I hunt with a 490 PRB over 90 grains of 2F Goex BP. This is very accurate in the Firestorm at 50 yards, much better than 3 inch spread. The gun with this load is more accurate than I am!