Grantman - there are posts on how to check for breech-block slam - basically using a small bit of masking tape at the back of the toggle/or breech-block at that point. I am sorry I cannot remember the post but had photos to demonstrate. If the paper was cut the travel is too severe - back off the powder a bit.
Like any reloading the best charge is the lowest that will cycle the action.
Don't beat the gun to death.
The reloading challenge is to find the combination of bullet and powder that will do that with the greatest accuracy.
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