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Old 02-08-2011, 12:37 PM
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Kathwacckkk
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Welcome!!!! There is more great advice on here then you will ever have a chance to read. I had the same problem with T7 pellets. I took Cayugad's advice and marked the ramrod so I knew the bullet was seated properly. The only way I was able to load follow up shots and continue to seat the bullet to the same depth was to run a couple strokes down the barrel with a brass cleaning jag followed by 2 wet and 2 dry. Most people complain about the time it takes, but hopefully it is one shot kill anyways.

This became less of a problem for me as I always completely clean the rifle, fire 2 - 3 primers then run a dry patch down the barrel a couple times. I will then load up and go hunting. I want that first shot to be as consistent and as accurate as possible each and every time. I am not that concerned about punching holes in paper.
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