Fairly new to muzzleloaders , not to hunting or shooting. I was givin a Knight T bolt a few years back and played around with it then upgraded that to fire 209 but with discs. just bought a CVA wolf to play with as I do like the break action. After checking around I think I'll end up with a Triumph and low power scope. I like pyrodex pellets and for deer hunting think I'll go to 330 grain power belts. I did get a 9 pointer this year with the Knight using a 295 grain powerbelt but think it needed just a little more knock down. As to the range I think its way better than a slug especially with a scope.