I'm thinking about using a 425 gr all lead conical this year to be sure.
+1 They work very well and shoot a little flatter.
I ran the 425gr bullet, and a 225gr PRB through a ballistic calculator, and was shock at the difference at 100yds. Even when the PRB starts at 700fps more at the muzzle.
The round ball is fun to shoot, and it's nostalgic, but damn it loses energy fast. I respect elk too much to wound one.
The only negative with the 425gr conical is the recoil is a bit lively, but it only hurts for a little while.
