Go to Randy Wakeman's site for lots of good information on your new muzzleloader www.randywakeman.com/savage3.htm.

This article covers Pet Load for the Savage muzzleloader www.randywakeman.com/ballltd100.htm.

I've found it hard to beat the 300 gr Barnes Original, Orange MMP sabot and N120 powder combination. Accurate, tough, high BC bullet that delivers plenty of game stopping energy out to 300 yards. Savage does not recommend sabotless bullets (ex.Powerbelt) with smokeless powder. LOL