I have tried most of the black powder substitutes, including Jim Shockey Gold, but this time in my 209X50 Encore I used 100 grains of Blackhorn Powder, ignited by a Federal 209 shotgun primer, pushing a 295 grain Powerbelt bullet.
I have used the Powerbelt bullet on other bull elk from a bp rifle, and gotten mixed results, so the verdict is still out on this bullet for me.
I also killed a bull with this pistol using a 320 grain T/C Maxiball and 95 grains of Gold. Photo was featured in an earlier T/C catalogue.
I like the Powerbelt because it has a copper jacket but the Maxiball performed good also.
Thanks again for the compliments.
Gregg