PA hunter cabine trouble!!!!

The PA Hunter carbine is a 1/66 twist roundball gun. I have one but I don't shoot it much anymore because of the other rifles I have; I still wouldn't part with it.

I use 60 grains of Goex 3f and a patched .490 Hornady ball. It has taken 3 deer with the longest a 70 yarder. Mine shoots great from the bench with a heavier charge but I can't shoot that hot a load in it and hit in field conditions. I use pie sized paper plates; If you can hit that everytime you should be good to go.

These barrels are short and light and they are not designed to digest big powder charges; shoot long range; use conical bullets; sabots and power belts. Use a medium charge of 60-70 grains and a patched ball. It's comfortable to carry and mild to shoot but still have enough power. Your probably loading that little barrel too hot. One thing I have learned over the years about shooting round ball is that the amount of powder has very little to do with it's effectiveness; find your most accurate load and you will be fine.