RE: Switching to loose powder
I've had great success with Black Mag'3 and 777 2fg & 3FG.
Also, Swiss 3FG is very good in an Omega with several projectiles.
My pet projectiles are:
Hornady SST both in 250 and 300 grain. (My favorite)
Hornady XTP 240 grain.
Hornady XTP Mag 250 grain.
Hornday 385 Grain Great Plains Conical.
Get yourself a good powder flask (Brass) and a measure that adjusts to 5 grain increments.
Loose powder is so much more flexible and cost effective over pellets.
M2c,
Tahquamenon