Muzzleloading Basics - CHUCKHAWKS.COM
A modern .50 caliber muzzleloader loaded with sabots (a pistol bullet enclosed in a plastic collar), whether of sidehammer or in-line design, on a shot for shot basis, can competitively perform with a smokeless .30-30 rifle round. If heavy conical bullets (large soft lead projectiles) are being used the same gun can compete with the .45-70 Government cartridge. Anyone familiar with firearms ...