Loose powder has always been more consistent / accuratefor me...tried Pyrodex P, RS, Select, and pellets...RS turned out to be the one back when I used Pyrodex.

Here's a thought...if you're going to take the loose powderroute and have to rezero your rifle anyway, you might go the final step and use Goex...it's outstanding...fast, clean, consistent,accurate...all I use in .40/.45/.50/.54/.58/.62 cals