Well, I got a chance to try out some platinum powerbelts, and I have to say I was favorable impressed with their accuracy. Time constraints only allowed me to fire 6 shots. I used 100 grains of ff 777 and 338 grain platinum powerbelts in an Omega (my brother's since I just sent mine in for work). I also use a peeprear sight and a fiberoptic front sight. At 25 yards, 2 shots were touching and 1 was about 3/4 inch away. At 100 yards my 3 shot group was just less than 4 inches. Pretty good for just picking out an arbitrary amout of powder. Need to try some more bullets and try some varying powder combinations, but that kind of accuracy right out of the box was pretty impressive.

The only question now is how they perform on game. If the accuracy holds up in more trials, I am going to consider using them on elk this fall. Supposedly, they are more aerodynamic and should hold their speed better, and because they have a smaller hollowpoint, they are supposed to have a better controlled expansion than the previous ones. May have to chrony some and see what kind of velocity I am getting. They also claim that the plastic ring comes off when it is supposed to, so I am going to be looking for the bases to see how far down range they get.

well it is nice to know that the accuracy is there. I think with the design of the powerbelt they should hold well. Perhaps a penetration test on something would be in order.. just to see if they flatten and hold together or what. Keep us posted of your shooting and results... Good information as usual.

txhunter58,
Where did you find the Platinum Power Belts? I've seen them in Bass Pro Shops catolog, but figured they didn't have them in stock yet.....hmm maybe they do?

I got mine from Bass Pro. Cabelas has them too.

i like hollow powerbelts now in my .50 cal tc hawkins flintlock. 295 gr.i can load DOWN ,no kick, it will open up ,not EXPLODE,accurate as h.i am in the 80 /90 gr area of geox 2f.retired my maxi-balls for hunting.348 gr is good one too.more deer are missed with guns do to RECOIL.in muzzleloaders,SMOKE/RECOIL/NOISE both have effect on how accurate you are. most dont practice enough and dont scout and practice on deer. i carry my muzzleloader in off season and squeeze trigger on deer.i also get into different postions when i see a deer in off season and squeeze trigger.with a rifle its a lot different and less chance to FLINCH.flinching with a muzz will cost you a buck.i know a lot dont get time as some of us do to do this,but if i can offer just 1 bit advice. if you have a kicking mule for a muzzleloader you increase your chances of missing a buck. flintlocks that dont kick are much more accurate on deer while hunting.doing this for 40 years hunting ,35 with muzzleloader and i still hate recoil.i see people flinching all over place at range with heavy charges. can you imagine what they are doing in woods with moving target, rain, snow, wind,tired,excited.no place for kicking mule.remember, none of my bucks were ever over 80 yards and most ,10 to 15 yards away.