x2. I had trouble with the CCI's, the Remington STS, and no luck with the Federals either. I have found some of the time that the W209's will stick after being fired and then I just refire the spent primer and it usually falls out then.

I always thought part of the mystic about muzzleloading was the smoke, smell and mess?? I actually enjoy cleaning up my muzzy after a round of shooting, it doesn't bother me too bad at all. The easier the better but it really just part of shooting this type of equipment??