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It isn't legal in Missouri but I have targeted two patched round balls in a .58 barreled Remington rolling block converted to inline. It was done before you could get them from Cabellas in the '70s. A pair of Sharon rifled blanks were made to fit interchangeably so one could be a .45 target barrel and the other a .58 hunting barrel. The sights were never installed on the .45 but I used the 58 in a few whitetails seasons. I never targeted the double roundball load except at 50 yards. The two balls hit the target side by side. Wish I had saved that target. If it were legal I would hunt with it some more. I went to an altered minie' at 705 grains. The base plug had been reduced in size and the mould made quite a projectile. Guess I should get it back out and hunt with it. I have used a roundball on deer once. I was mainly squirrel hunting but carrying a Ruget Old Army for fun. Going down a trail and doe coming up. Stopped and made some noise and she kept on coming. I center punched the white spot on the throat and she dropped so fast I couldn't see for the white smoke. as it cleared I saw he flat on the ground not moving. The ball hit and went through the spine then followed the skin for a ways. It was some great meat. I will shoot a fat doe any year instead of a buck unless a large buck comes by and says please shoot me. Trophies are OK I guess but I sure like the meat. Good luck in the field with the round ball. Be Well, Rustyzipper.