I bought a SS 50cal barrel this year just before muzzle-loader season. I love it. I use 2 pellets of Pyrodex with 250 gr shockwaves and get 1" groups or less at 100 yds. Shot 2 deer, the last one at 125 yds. Neither deer went more than 20 feet after being hit. The gun is light, so I don't think I want to shoot it with 3 pellets, besides 2 seem to work great.
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