I would have almost bet money that the Barnes would have penetrated further then that powerbelt. In all seriousness, I intend to hunt this year with 80 grains of black powder and a 295 grain copper hollow point powerbelt. I am impressed with their accuracy. But after I shave the sight on that Lyman GPH I might try 80 grains of 3f black powder. I just can see no reason why that thing should not kill a deer dead if placed right.

A very interesting post. Thanks for posting.