When the closed breech in-lines first appeared such as the T/C Encore followed by the T/C Prohunter along with the T/C Omega I had the opportunity to work up loads for many rifles for members of my hunting club.
Using the correct sabot for the bore diameter. ( T/C;s bore ranged from .499 to .502) I was able to achieve 1 inch 3 shot groups with most rifles., while others were 1 1/4 inch 3 shot groups. Hodgdon "777" powder was a pain in the azz to work with due to the consistent crud ring until " Blackhorn -209" showed up and saved the day. I found the T/C 200 gr shock- wave the easiest bullet to work with and consistent seating pressure a must. The much-overlooked T/C 200 gr shock wave is the least popular muzzleloading bullet used yet shoots flatter out to 200 yards than a comparable 250 gr ML bullet and just kills them dead....DRT.
I am admittedly biased towards the T/C rifles and have earned the privilege to do so.
