Dave I never thought of moving the pan powder to the outside of the pan. I had it in the bottom but it would just flash and no boom. I had to fill the pan and tap the opposite side of the stock to get the powder right up against the touch hole. That is the only way the rifle would fire. I had 4 flash in the pans before the first ball even went downrange.
I ordered the Lyman 57 sight. I was going to get the #17 globe front too but I am going to wait an see how it is with just the #57GPR sight. I got it from Optics Planet. Good price - free shipping for any orders over $29. I just hope the sight doesn't get in the way of the hammer.