I tried several loads and inthe end I finally settled on the 3x50 Pyrodex pellets, 250 grain T/C Shockwave bonded bullet (with black sabot) and the VariFlame primer system using federal small rifle primers. Gun was shooting < 1 1/4 inch at 100 yards. Second best load was using Barnes 250 grain TMZand it was shooting < 1 1/2 inch at 100 yards. The gun just likes the max loads.