It was a good day. I was plinking- not shooting enough for a pattern, just having fun. I'll do a serious run this weekend, with more formal notes and measurements and really finding out what the ML likes for a load.

The crud ring is apparently a 'benefit' of Triple 7. I'm willing to put up with the extra swab between shots for the low odor and easy cleanup, though. I shot Pyrodex before and this stuff is just a world easier than what I remember of Pyrodex cleanup.

I'm still a bit miffed with Walmart for not getting the NEF (they didn't actually order it, just took my deposit). But if the Traditions ML keeps impressing me, I'll forgive them. I'd wanted to get the interchangable barrels that the Huntsman can use, but it's certainly not vital.