Lead Conical Bullet:
 True conical bullets are made of lead as are roundballs for ease of loading in muzzle-loading rifles as they must conform to the rifling in the bore when being loaded. Conical bullets were the first step in gaining long distance accuracy in muzzle-loading rifles.

 Today there are so many designs of conical bullets a person could easily be confused as to what may or may not work in their black powder rifle. There is a limiting factor as to how fast you can push pure lead conical bullets down a barrel. If you have a high quality barrel, you can use good conicals up to about 1800 fps with little or no leading.

Ball-et Conical Bullet:
The ball-et conical bullet is a short bullet with a rounded nose much like a roundball. The ball-et is actually a half ball and half bullet but has more energy than a round ball, easier to load than a sabot and has a higher velocity with much less recoil than a traditional conical.

Buckslayer Conical Bullet:
The deep skirt reduces weight, increases bullet length for stability and increases expansion into grooves of barrel to maximize bullet spin. The stable weight forward design holds tight groups even at maximum range. The efficient weight, and deep skirt help utilize moderate powder charges.

Hornady Great Plains Conical Bullet:
Features a three diameter bearing surface, the base diameter is smaller than the bore which makes it easy to start, the middle diameter is slightly larger and engages the rifling, the top diameter imbeds in the grooves of the rifling which greatly enhances accuracy. Upon firing, the thin skirt of the hollow base expands to engage the rifling and seal the bore.

Precision Rifle Ultimate 1 Semi Spitzer Solid:
The Ultimate 1 Semi Spitzer Solid is the best all round big game bullet when a conical bullet is called for. This bullet offers the maximum penetration of any pure lead conical design. The profile allows for shots from any angle while still resulting in total penetration. This is one of my favorite bullets when hunting thick cover or large animals. The solid nose is exceptional for larger game animals such as moose and elk.

Thompson Center Maxi-Ball:
T/C’s Original Maxi-Ball® has been used extensively by target shooters and hunters. Its reputation as an exceptionally accurate bullet which is easily loaded in the field. The wide lubricating grooves allow generous amounts of lube, the key to easy and consistent loading. Prelubed Maxi-Balls® are lubricated with Natural Lube 1000 Plus Bore Butter eliminating the need to wipe the bore or clean between repeated shots.