RE: Pellets vs. Powder
I must be getting my 777 from a bad source. If I don't swab between shots the second will not seat on the powder even with a hammer. I have had to take the rifle apart to unload it. Biggest problem is with sabots. Powerbelts are a lot easier to load. You guys didn't mention the bullet that you are using. I have shot three in a row with Black Mag3 and sabots but never with loose 777 or 777 pellets. Sure would be nice as 777 is a little more available since Walmart has started stocking it.