I have a CVA in 1/32 twist.

I shoot the Powerbelts, usually 300 grain Aerotip with 70 or 80 grains of Pyrodex.

Even with 70 grains I can keep 4 shots out of 5 on a paper plate out to 200 yards. I have a 1.5-4x28 scope on it.

With only 70 grains of powder it shoots very smoothly and hits your shoulder about as hard as a 16 or 20 gauge shotgun.

The biggest downside of the light powder load is the bullet drop. I had to calculate rise/drop at 25 yard increments. I then wrote them on the back of a business card, laminated it and taped it to the left side of my stock. 300 grain and 70 grains powder gave me a drop of about 14 inches at 200 yards, when zeroed at 100 yards, if I remember correctly. (Don't have the card in front of me.) So, that gives me a good estimate of holdover when putting the sights on the deer.

The other most critical setting with light loads is to make sure the bullet is seated firmly on the powder and consistantly tamped. The lower velocity makes this critical. Lightweight ramrods (like the ones that come with the CVAs) make this hard as well. No shortcuts, you just have to learn to get the feel of it.

Good luck to you and your daughter.

Chubber