I was using 2 pellets of pyrodex with the 240 hp/xtp. The distance was 35 yds. I bowhunt and my stand, the area I hunt all revolves around close shots( I like to get close enough to smell their breath ) but when season ends and I did not take my buck with my bow I break out my muzzleloader. I am going to switch to bh 209 and try other bullets to find what works best for me and the accura at longer ranges. After the shot this buck went several feet and fell, went through the left shoulder, broke the right leg but did not go through, was in the leg skin, he has a20" spread.