I bought a Zoli Zouave from a member over the winter and finally shot it this weekend. Round ball loads were accurate enough to do the needful with deer at the sort of range I shoot them. However the rifle came with some minies, which appear to be 577611s. I was trying 50 and 60 grains of powder with the few I shot, but I read now that this is a heavy skirted minie intended for heavier hunting charges, so I need to up it and see what kind of accuracy I can get. The ease of loading makes me wonder about using minies for hunting, especially for a follow up shot if necessary. Anyone hunted deer with minies? Considering we are talking about 58 caliber, I suspect it doesn't really matter what you hit the deer with.