Post by: jmscon on May 28, 2016, 12:09:03 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on May 28, 2016, 12:32:20 PM
Has anyone used the hodgdon RS and how well does it compare to triple 7 ffg?
It is less powerful than T7 grain for grain. Normally the conservative number is 15% less pressure and a reduction of velocity.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 28, 2016, 12:47:20 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 28, 2016, 04:20:35 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on May 28, 2016, 08:11:07 PM
Is it Pyrodex we're talking about?
Correct Pyrodex RS
Post by: jmscon on May 28, 2016, 11:25:16 PM
It's going to take a little bit longer than I thought to play around with the different powders, loads and bullets out there.
Thanks for the responses!
Post by: Sabotloader on May 29, 2016, 07:16:47 AM
The place I went to had T7 in 3f not 2f but had the Hodgdon Pyrodex RS as a 2f equivalent. As per my MO I bought it and asked questions later. I was going to try to find a load for my Knight Bighorn. So far I have been shooting pellets and wanted to try something that wasn't 100 or 150 gr. of powder. I have to say I did go to the range today and shot consistent 2.5" groupings at 50 yrds. with two Pyrodex pellets and a 250 gr. bullet. Later went to 100 yrds and had 6" grouping with a different brand and weight of bullet but I think I was having some fouling issues by that point. Only second time shooting at targets with the rifle and first time shooting peep sights, ever. I think I'm doing ok.
It's going to take a little bit longer than I thought to play around with the different powders, loads and bullets out there.
Thanks for the responses!
This is just me.... but I really do prefer T7-3f in my percussion cap rifles. It burns a bit cleaner and ignites easier. I do use T7-3f in any rifle that I use 209 ignition.
I shoot 110 grs. of 3f in my MK-85's and the Knight ULite that I use for ML hunting
Post by: jmscon on May 29, 2016, 09:53:37 AM