45 cal muzzle loader bullet

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i think shot placement is more critical than bullet weight. it is a whitetail deer, not a detroit diesel engine. i think 400 gr. bullet is a waste of lead. most every bullet mentioned in this thread will completely pass thru a whitetail if it does not hit any bone. pass it thru the heart lung area and there will be meat in the freezer. just my thoughts.

Bullet weight can be a controlling factor in shot placement, in that lighter bullets often don't shoot as accurately. My Parker-Hale Volunteer is extremely accurate with the 450 grain Lyman 451114 bullet. Therefore, it is a very efficient use of lead.