I ahve been hunting with a muzzleloader for the last 3 years. I am 3 for 3 on whitetail.
1st year.. Cva Wolf loaded with a 295 grain hollow point powerbelt, and 80 grains of
777 loose powder. Shot a doe at 50 yards, and she dropped in her
tracks. Found the bullet inside, and it mushroomred perfectly.
2nd year.. Cva Wolf with the same load as above. Shot a doe at about 40 yards
quartering to me. She ran about 30 yards and dropped. Found the bullet
inside, and it mushroomed perfectly.
3rd year... Remmington Gennesis, loaded with a 295 grain Aerotip Powerbelt, and 80
grains of 777 loose powder. Shot a 7 point buck at 40 yards, quartering
to me just a little. Bullet went in right side in front of front shoulder,
same spot on other side. Buck dropped in his tracks.
Now, I have not had to follow a blood trail yet since 2 of them fell in their tracks, and the doe last year, ran right into the river and died. So, I cant say anything about the blood trails. But, so far, I see no reason to change a thing.