Hodgdon triple 7

[Hanshi]

Topbreak, I've never used any of the subs in a gun but know that many do.  I've never had a fouling problem in the .36 or the .32.  It's often reported that they foul worse than larger bores; but I have not found this to be so.  I've noticed no difference between the .32 and the .54, for instance.  I never have to swab the bore on my .32 during a shooting session of up to 50 rounds.  The 25^th shot loads as easily as the second.

Patch and lube seem to be the determining factor for preventing fouling buildup.  I use Hoppes #9 BP lube, or something similar, for general shooting and mink oil for hunting.  I cut patches from .018"-.019" cotton duck and .024" unbleached canvas.  Occasionally, a rifle will do best with pillow or mattress ticking and I keep some on hand.  My loads are tight and clean the last shots fouling when seated.  And they are easily seated with the wood underbarrel rod.

Polishing the muzzle crown and relieving the sharp transition to the lands makes loading tight loads quite doable.  That task is easily accomplished with the thumb/finger tip and sandpaper.  This is the best way I know of to shoot all day and have less fouling.

[beowulf]

Another old thread I want to jump in on. I usually use Pyrodex RS in my .50's and .54's and P in my .45's but neither work well in my .36 cal squirrel rifle. Even pyrodex gunks up too much in that little bore so I use 3f 777 in my squirrel gun and have no problems with excessive fowling. 777 also works well in my revolvers.

Topbreak

that`s good to know !

[DandJofAZ]

Used T7 in my 58.  100 gr and it would group nicely.