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ok fellow hunters i need some advice. i have a knight mountaineer 50 cal use bh209 felt wad no excuses 420 gr. i have an upgraded smokeless plug from bestill, i am hunting the wisconsin muzzleloader season. before loading i cleaned barrel with 2 patches hoppes/alchohol mixed 50/50 followed by 2 dry patches this is what i do on the range after every shot' i made sure the bp was clean and clear but blew out with compressor anyway.loaded rifle 80 gr by volume followed by wad then bullet sent it down with the ramrod. i have hunted with it for 8 days checking often that my bullet didnt walk off powder. i dont ever take it in the house after loading i leave it in garage in the case. this afternoon the first deer i have seen walked in i centerd the crosshairs pulled trigger and nothing i lifted the bolt and put back down then tried primer goes off i opened bolt put a new primer in and puff primer goes off deer is long gone by now. what am i doing wrong? after i upgraded the plug i thought i would have a little peace of mind noing it would shoot wrong please help thanks