Patched Round Ball
On paper, the round ball's ballistics are pathetic, but it kills far better than it should at ranges inside 100 yards. The cloth patch seals the bore and engages the rifling. In general, round balls shoot best from traditional-style rifles with a slow rate of rifling, about one turn in 60 inches. Use at least a .45 caliber for deer-size animals; .32, .36, and .40 are for small game. 308-382-1390; hornady.com