I have a .54 Remington 700 and a TC Renegade .54 traditional, and have killed about an equal number of elk with each. The Remington is stainless and composite so it works well for the late November hunt. I use either TC Maxi-Ball or Powerbelts. We have to use an all lead bullet for muzzleloader hunts. I have used a Barnes MZ expander prior to the regulation change. Not that big of an issue to disassemble bolt for cleaning! Good gun.