Cayugad is right on the mark as usual, you are way over what is recommended in the gun. I have a Traditions Lightning Bolt that shoots 2 (50gr) pellets of Pyro with 250 gr Shockwaves and punches holes at 100yds. The manual says 100 max on pellets and 150 on loose. I do not use 150 and never will in that gun. You can shoot T7 pellets out of Tradition guns as you can only use 100 max, however t7 is 15% stronger so 80gr max on t7 pellets. I think Hodgen says you cannot mix pellets either such as 30gr and 50gr pellets. So if that is true you could shoot 3 (30gr) for a 90 gr charge or shoot a single 50 pellet. You would be surprised at what a single 50 t7 pellet can do at 50 yds. The main thing to remember is be safe and use good judgement. After all some of the best guns, caplocks have maximum ratings of 70 grains of powder and will outshoot some of todays guns. I sure like the Lyman Deerstalker in 54 cal with stainless barrel.