vc1111, I had trouble with the loose for some reason in T7 holding a tight group, so I just stuck with the pellet form for this year. The POI with 100/100 was pretty close though. I am by no means an expert on T7 as this is my first year trying the powder, personally I found the pellets to be fine and will try the loose again to see if i can't develop a load. The only real benefits I have found is clean up and flatter trajectory with T7(about 2" at 200 yards, although I max my range at 150 the difference was closer to 3/4+ 150 vs Pyrodex). I used the same bullet as previous the Hornady 240Gr XTP's. Did try a few other but this bullet has yet to let me down in the field or on the range. I will say guys seem to either love T7 or hate it, I have a couple buddies who switched back to pyrodex for various reasons. I like to tinker with load combo's so I am used to starting over and obviously at going back to what worked previosly. Right now I think the T7 is a good choice, but is it much better than Pyrodex well the jury is out IMO. 100 grains of pyrodex has taken 8 animals for me in the 700 ML and T7 100 grains only 1. If I experienced any problems I would have no hesitations of going back to Pyrodex or even number 11's. I hunt(prime concern) with my ML and if it isn't bringing me confidence I simply won't use it for a little less elbow grease or ark. Just my 2 cents worth...go with what works best and forget all the hype. It is ok to experiment though and try to find equal to or better choices, just don't think you have to b/c others say it is the best since slice bread! Good Luck. Your welcome, no trouble at all...hope it helps.

eb, yes the fork is designed as a pick to remove the 209 primer and works fine. Nope pretty much solid, maybe it is part of the problem, I know my buddy had the same double bang with the rem kit and I haven't with this kit. Worst part of the cabela's kit is you have take the whole bolt assembly apart(not just unscrew like the rem kit) and that little pin that holds the firing pin in place is a B%tch to get out...lots of swear words used that evening.