Killed this spike buck Monday evening.
Distance: 35-40 yards
Attitude: Broadside
Gun: .50 TC New Englander rifle
Bullet: .490 round ball
Patch: Drill Cloth
Powder: 90 grains of Black MZ
Cap: Winchester #11
Decided on a high shoulder shot. Heard the ball hit, the buck went down, kicked for about 15 seconds and expired.