Howdy folks. Just getting back into Muzzleloader hunting for Elk after a 20 year break. Just curious what has changed in the last two decades.

Anyhow, the question I have is this:

I am shooting a Traditions Woodsman Hawken. I used Pyrodex and 435 Buffalo conicals. I only got to shoot 90g. of powder and never shot more. Are these rifles safe for a 100 -120 grain load?

If you have a rifle like this, what is your go to or pet load/ set-up?

i live in N. Idaho and Sabots and pellets are illegal.

Sorry for the dumb question, but like I said, its been 20 years + since I shot this rifle.

Thanks