I do that as well for the ramrod although the one that came with barrel is cut so short there's not much left to mark. That's something I would like to replace or address prior to the hunt.

And Chance is right about getting leverage to seat the bullet with a pistol and the Federal primers. When I initially got it, I was shooting TC Maxi Hunters and they went in a little easier than the cheap shot sabots.

All a learning process but I like the way it shot.