I spent the day at the range with my new .50 cal. T/C Pro Hunter. I shot 200 and 250 grain T/C Shockwaves with 100 grains (by volume) of loose Hodgdon Triple 7 FFG. I spent most of the day cleaning fouled powder from the barrel. It was terrible. And, for the most part way worse than I experienced in my cheap CVA Optima.

The Optima is blued and T/C stainless. I read where I should swab a spit patch between shots. But, I never had to do that with the CVA and could get five to six reloads without issues.

The problem I experienced with the T/C was after two shots, the powder/bullet would not seat as deep as in a clean barrel. The bullet would stop 1/4" - 3/8" short of full depth. I presume the sabot was scraping fouled powder off the side of barrel as I seated it.

I plan to try Blackhorn 209 powder. Seeking any other suggestions.

Does anyone have a solution for the interference between the T/C speed breech plug wrench and the scope?