Okay,

I'm finally to the point that I'm ready to make some changes. I have a CVA Kodiak Magnum in .50 cal. Been shooting it for several years now. It seems no matter how careful I am I can't keep a consistent group when I am shooting. I've been using triple 7 pellets (100 grains) and have found I get the best results using T/C XTP 240 grain sabots. As I mentioned when I go to the range I have excellent groups one time and terrible the next. I keep the pellets in a zip loc bag with a silica pouch and swab the barrel after each shot.

In December I shot consistent 3/4 inch groups at 50 yards and thought I finally had it together. Then, this past week took a shot, from a rest, at a doe 48 yards broad side, standing and just creased her (hour and a half on my hands and knees and found one hair).

So, time to give up on pellets and try loose powder. Looking for advice/suggestions on where to start and what to do.

Thanks in advance!