What powder were you using? Loose or pellets? I have heard people have an easier time using straight pyrodex. However, 777 is so much easier to clean, I was determined to find a good load for powerbelts. My brother and I have identical guns: stainless Omegas. With 348 gra aerotips, I can only get accuracy with 90 grains, while my brother's gun does well with 110.

If I were shooting a 295, I would start with 85 grains and work up. For deer sized game, that is more than plenty of power and would be equivalent to about 100 gr of pyrodex.

However, because of the crud ring issue, I am going to try APP and cooler 209's.