BDHUNTR, I hear yeah!! One of my buds had problems using the 209 kit from rem and immediately switched back to the old 11's and pyrodex to regain his mojo..so all the power to yeah, got to do what is right for you.

Were you using bore butter with the T7? Wonder if that wasn't part of the problem?? I never have used it in my remmie and the guy I just referred to never complained about a cleaning problem just the misfires, etc that were the result of the Rem kit(also never used BB). Then both used the same Hornady 240 XTP Mag with sabot pushed by 100 grains. Just a thought!!

I agree while issues with some bolt flaws the 700 MLS has been a excellent performer in all aspects from my stand point.