Not really up on black powder, but I agree with Kirk's comments about 3F burning faster than 2F. Therefor The 2F should be better in a rifle since the longer barrel with give the powder more time to burn and thus produce more velocity.
As far as the round ball vs. conical bullet discussion, the conical bullet will carry further and retain velocity longer. Think of how far you can throw a football vs. how far you can throw a volleyball. Your 50 cal. round ball has the same frontal resistance as a 50 cal. conical bullet, but the conical bullet has more weight to keep it going. Example of this is in 19th century military weapons. Revolutionary War and War of 1812 smooth bore muskets had 69 cal round balls. velocity about 900fps. Civil War gun, which was rifled and more accurate, had the 58 cal. conical Minie ball( this design still used in muzzle loading hunting rifles), velocity about 1200 fps. Civil war rifles were more accurate than earlier, effective range tripled, resulting in the horrendus casulities. Mostly because of a change in bullet design from round ball to conical.
385 grains dosen't sound all that heavy for a 50 cal. Anyway, like you said, shoot what you have.
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