Thanks for the input! I think I have my answer - 50 caliber. Also, if 200 yard shots on elk with any muzzleloader aren' t practical, I want to know that too. I want the most ly muzzleloader setup I can get - within reason. Doesn' t mean I have to shoot 200 yards if it' s not ly at that range.

Also, on one trip to Idaho I shot an elk at 200 yards with an ' 06. It was the only chance I had all trip. Is someone implying I shouldn' t have taken that shot?