Thanks guys. I only use rifle for hunting deer. It is 54 cal Thompson Center 'New Englander'. Have had much trouble reloading, #2 goes bullet goes down with much effort, #3 is impossible without pounding down. Have tried different bullets, using Pyrodex. I have now aquired some Amer Powder Co. substitute which is supossed to be non-fouling. If so, I can now do allot of experimenting without swabbing bore every couple of shots.