Hi Kary,

Try true black powder for starter, it is easier to set
off.

How many grains by volume, are you shooting?

Do you have a load worked up that uses the least
amount of powder and still gets the job done?

You will find it is easier to clean if you are not
using to much powder.

Hope this helps

--- fourwheelhorseman <fourwheelhorseman@...>
wrote:

> I have a Traditions Pennsylvania Long rifle
> (precussion)...it's a nice
> rifle.. however..it seems to mis-fire about every 10
> shots, even though
> i run a swab through it between shots, then I take
> the breech plug
> cleaner screw out, pour a little bit of powder
> through it, and fire it.
> I then run hot soapy water ( murphy's oil soap)
> through it, let it dry
> and it's good to go for another 10 shots or so. Why
> is it mis-firing?
> any tips on how to keep it from doing so when I go
> deer hunting this
> year? I am new to BP and need a few hints on how to
> make it reliable. I
> already use triple seven powder..isn't it supposed
> to be the best? Is
> it the gun? or is my process?
> thanks for any help
> Kary
>
>


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