It seems those tight fitting sabots will do that once in a while. Looks like it is time to get a T/C Rugged Rod or one of the other really good ramrods out there on the market.

I want to say, very interesting range results. Did you by chance see what the 95 grains of Pyrodex and the 240 grain XTP had for speed? The reason I ask is I have shot the same load out of my Wolverine. Like you, accuracy was excellent. Another load I have had really good results with were the Knight Lead Bullets with sabots. They are a pure lead hollow point that weigh 310 grains and look like a T/C Cheapshot. If I put 85 grains of Goex FFFg under them the accuracy is exceptional.

My 22" barrel on the Wolverine would never benifit from anything more then 120 grains of powder if even that. I shoot a lot of the times with FFFg size for the additional power it supplies, I am just careful about the loads I put in the rifle. These Knights are great shooters. I never shot the Barnes Expanders yet. I have sure heard a lot of good things about them.

Where I hunt, I might get a 100 yard shot and that is a big "might." More common would be the 60 and under range. I really do not see the need for the maximum loads. Anthing near 100 grains will do the trick for me. Good luck in your search and I hope the ramrod problem gets better.