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I worked up to 40 grains with the 440 round ball. I think that I am OK out to twenty yards. Now I just have to get that close to a deer.

Thanks for the suggestions. I have 440 round balls but would conicals be a better choice. What approximate load would I need to get 400ft/lb muzzle energy? Again, I'll not shoot unless I'm "up close and personal".

Short story. I'm a traditional bowhunter who messed up a finger and can't draw my bow right now. Muzzleloader deer season is open as well as archery season. I have a 1970's CVA .45 caliber Kentucky pistol. Is there a load that would work for very short range on deer...20 yards or less? (I...