My father, brother and I just bought new CVA Accuras. We have very little experience with muzzleloaders. I have spent hours reading here and all over the net.

I think that I have been convinced to try the 300gr gold dot. The price is right and I don't think I have read a bad review on them.

My concern is that they may expand too fast. I have used gold dots as a self defense round for years and have always thought of them as a rapid expanding bullet. Are the 300gr .454 (.452)bullets made stronger for hunting?

Can someone give me some idea of what kind of bullet drop I could expect at 125, 150, 175, and 200 yards? I would think the drop would be substantial at 200 yards.