I have a new TC Omega .50 cal. This is my first muzzleloader so this may be a dumb question. After I shoot the first round, I can't get the bullet seated as far down for the second shot. It seems due to powder reminanace from the first shot.
I marked the rod for 100gr. of triple seven pellets and a Powerbelt bullet.

After I took the niple plug out and ran a patch through the barrel then the bullet seated down to the level of the first round.

Am I doing something wrong or do I have to run a pad through after everytime I shoot?
I would assume that if the bullet is seated at different depths in the barrel it won't group consistently?

Any and all help is much appreciated !!!!

-Mathewsconquest2