cayugad,

The reason I didn't send it back was ridiculous now, but I was so disappointed at the time I didn't want anymore to do with Traditions. Anyway I fixed the problem. I also shot the XTPs' with 100 grn pyrodex pellets, they shot well, a friend recommended try TCs' 370 grn maxiballs and it shot good also. Then I started with 85 gr of 777, that was good and 89 was better, 90 go worse so I state with 85. All I hunting is whitetails and hogs.

I also changed the sites and that helped some.

However I full intend to have a better rifle before long. I'm still learning about this muzzleloading business and everything y'all post. If I don't get bored with it first. By the way, Thanks for the info you post.

dog1