RE: 209 x 50 encore loads
They also make 30 grain pellets, and maybe even 25 grain pellets. No need to cut them down at all.
PErsonally, I use the loose pyrodex so I can customize the loads a little more.
I use 90 grains of pyrodex and the 295 grain powerbelts hollow tip copper bullets. I can get a 1" grouping out of them at 100 yards. Since I am shooting open sights, I have never even tried any shots longer than 100 yards. My eyes just can't handle that long of a shot without a scope.
Matt