.54 is hanging like an ape

[huntnpack]

New to me. It’s had at most 70 shots through it in its life. I ran a couple caps through it before firing. Maybe should have wiped it out first but it’s hanging badly. The nipple is in great shape. Any advice. I’m stuck with pyrodex at the moment even though I’d love some real BP.

 

[cgasner1]

I try to pour my powder in so it can get some into where the cap is kinda roll the gun around while it’s loose before seating a bullet. Definitely ditch the pyrodex and get some 777 but what do I know I just hunt with the guns.

 

[Bullshot]

You aren't using pellets are you? That would do it. Ditch the rust-causing pyrodex, clean REALLY well and then move to loose 777. Definitely bump the stock on top of your shoe and twist it to shake a few grains into the channel. Rarely have a problem with these hang firing. You can get "hotter" caps too. That should do it. When you clean remove the nipple and use a small pipe cleaner in the flash hole. Don't let oil and lube pool in there. Clean the nipple well too, use a small wire pick to ensure hole is clear. You can experiment with different type of nipple too, some just work better than others.

 

[cgasner1]

I usually drop about 30 grains in and pack it with a wad also and shoot it out to make sure it won’t hang and to foul my barrel out

 

[44hunter45]

My Thompson/Center hangs bad with RWS caps, loves CCI #11.

Ditto on 777 and bumping it down into the charge port.

 

[elkantlers]

Nothing like real Black powder in those rifles.

https://www.powdervalley.com/products/schuetzen-black-powder-ffg-1

I'd also get some magnum primers.
I like the RWS #11 plus