Ok...... the bet for a cola is on

Throw away the powerbelts. I read the following posts and that was recommended by others. There's no other bullet on the market, that you'll find so much negativity about. That is not to say that every single shooter has problems but, when you look at the shear numbers who do and have, stay clear.

If it were me, I'd be shooting the Barnes 290gr T-EZ bullet. The bullet is going to handle anything you'll be hunting. Most CVA rifles shoot them excellent and the easy loading sabot seems to work best in CVA rifles. If they load too easy in your specific barrel, then the 290gr TMZ would most likely work. These are premium bullets.

Another premium bullet you could try, would be the Parker 300gr ballistic extreme.

Some guys like the Harvester PT Gold 300grs bullets. I've tried those but they won't group at the speeds I'm sending them.

If you must go sabotless, then Thor bullets.

Short of any mount, rings or scope problems, my first choice in muzzleloader bullets is and always will be Barnes. The 290gr bullets retain much more energy that light weight bullets, but they are not over kill for whitetail, yet will more than handle elk.

Check and recheck your mounts and rings. Consistent loading is a requirement. Shoot a package of the Barnes 290gr T-EZ bullets and if they don't shoot better, PM me your address and that cola (of your choice) will be on the way

Barnes.....


PS.......... This is what I use powerbelts for: