There are guns out there that do handle 3 pellets well, the prob lem is the communication process is broke. I have met many guys who insist all modern muzzleloaders handle 3 pellets. This is not the case at all. What one doesn't understand is that if you load a 400 grain bullet with 3 pellets the pressure is higher than if loaded with a 300 grain bullet with 3 pellets. That usually goes by the way side, and if it is short started we all know what happens. The other thing that must be considered is in order for all the 3 pellets to burn completely you would probably need a barrel that is 6 foot in length. I would rather save that 3rd pellet and its cost. I know 2 pellets burn out in my 28" barrels just fine.