Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: bighorn1 on August 30, 2017, 02:41:54 PM

Advertise Here

Title: Tradition muzzleloader
Post by: bighorn1 on August 30, 2017, 02:41:54 PM

I bought a traditions fifty caliber and tried using the triple seven pellets . When I shot there would be a little delay in between the ignition and the shot. But when I use the regular black powder in triple seven it goes right off. Anyone had this problem.

Title: Re: Tradition muzzleloader
Post by: bobcat on August 30, 2017, 02:51:49 PM

I've never used pellets, but according to Hodgdon, they're only for use with 209 primers.

https://www.hodgdon.com/triple-seven-50-caliber-50-grain-pellets/

Title: Re: Tradition muzzleloader
Post by: Bob33 on August 30, 2017, 04:40:13 PM

Use loose powder, not pellets. You will have better ignition and better results.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=95958.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=95958.0)

Title: Re: Tradition muzzleloader
Post by: bighorn1 on August 30, 2017, 06:32:36 PM

Thanks Bob I will try the powder instead of the pellets that little delay is just unnerving.