Originally Posted by
TNHagies
There was a guy in our group (has since passed away) that hunted for about 20 years with 50g BP and a .490 PRB. He killed a ton of deer with that load and I can't recall him ever losing one. That being said, all his shots were 50yrds and under.
If it was me, I'd prefer somethign other than a Powerbelt but with that charge, you don't have the problems with them that you do at higher charges.
Lets not compare a PRB to a 223gr Powerbelt. A world of difference in terminal performance. Also, a world of difference between the OP's wife and an experiences rifle hunter.
No disrespect, but the question was asked. I consider more than the load. The hunter is important when a minimal load is being used.
Use a better bullet, or more powder, and I wouldn't have said a thing.