For several years i used 150 grains of Pyrodex granular as well as three 50 grain Pyrodex pellets. My CVA Mag Hunter put both to the same point of aim at 100 yards. Killed about 10 deer and a couple dozen hogs with those loads and the 240 grain .430 XTP bullet. Most of those animals went down like they were hit by lightning.

Later went to 100 grain loads and noticed no change in killing power.

Because of one hunting blind that overlooks a huge field; i will boost my Encores charge to 150 grains of 3F Goex Pinnacle. The opportunity is there to make shots to well over 300 yards. i normally do not make muzzleloader shots past 150 yards: But if a big boar hogs stops broadside at 225 yards i want the capability to turn him into pork.