I use the Reg Pyrodex-3= 50gr pellets pellet's in my Encore cause I get more Vel and better accuracy shooting the Hornady LNL Sabots-300grainers and the 245gr Power Belt Aero tips--3inches high at 100yds with the LNL and 11.1 in low at 250yds-Just may be my gun I guess with that powder, but I am happy with the groups compared to the tripple 7 pellets