I have a Omega. Quess I dont shoot enough to get the problem. I'm new to blackpowder and I can shoot three times before it gets to tight to load.The first time it goes down very easy. I use 2 powder pellets and 295 power belts. Shoots good. I don't shoot alot with it though. After I got it sighted in I shoot 6 shots before season and then only shoot when I'm shooting a deer. I got a big doe this year in the early Muzzy season with it and it did a great job.It fell in the spot. I use it 1 week out of the year and then clean it up good with solvcent and take the plug out and make sure everything is spotless.