Jim,
Maybe suck isn't the right word, but heres the deal: I didn't want a new barrel, just some kind of extra feedback. In any other muzzleloader I have owned I have shot the same powder, same sabot, same primer, and cleaned them all the same and never with an issue. So...whats the deal then????? you tell me...am I stupid as some seem to be implying? NO. So please don't imply I was beggin for a new bumper or barrel in this case or that I can't clean a gun. I caught this issue early and the barrel is clean and void of rust, had I not caught it early I may have had a mess.
I appreciate everyones constructive feedback on things that work for them on these issues so thanks for that.