Took the .50 T/C Hawken out for a few shots having restocked my supply of #11 CCI caps yesterday.

First shot was my last #11 magnum cap and last ball from the same box of Hornady's. Strange how that worked out...

Anyway, shot 2 newer caps to foul barrel as per usual; normal 75 gr 777, same pillow tick spit- patch, first shot from 50 yds was good elevation but 3" right of the bull. I don't know why-flinch?

Next two shots w/ balls from a fresh box, purchased at the same time as the depleted box, with the #11 non-magnum cap, all else the same, were not even on the paper.??

Turns out they were hitting 8" high. I could not believe this so I swabbed and sent 5 more over the target.Turned the rear sight 1 click and I was back on paper, 2 clicks and dead on. So, I moved out to 80 yds...
Not on the paper, this time low. Turned rear sight 1 click & dead on at 80 for a few shots after which shots began to hit low. Perhaps the bore was too fouled at this point-@ 30 rnds.

This is the first time I used the regular CCI #11 caps; I am hard pressed to believe this could make such a difference.

Any opinions/input appreciated.

Our ML season starts 12/12, of course. Locally, it seems if it ain't for an inline it's a special order at this point.

As an aside, no photos since every gadget now has it's own proprietary cord and I'm cannot find the one for my camera. Since I prefer sidelocks, I'm sure you know my feelings about these cords...