Stick shooter, my opion is to shoot Triple 7 loose powder. You'll get a better burn than pellets. I shoot fffg Triple 7. Most smokepole hunters shoot 2fg. It's a preference thing. For the projectile, I would recommend Powerbelt 295's. Iv'e shot a lot of these bullets with my CVA, and have killed every deer!! MY load combo is 80 grains Triple 7 with a 295 grain Powerbelt aero tip copper plated bullet. Good Luck....

Keep on smokin'!!