Post by: JasonG on July 10, 2019, 05:37:03 AM
Post by: usmc74 on July 10, 2019, 06:20:01 AM
Anyone know where to find it?
Post by: grundy53 on July 10, 2019, 06:23:08 AM
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Post by: Sabotloader on July 10, 2019, 06:46:11 AM
I like it. Way cleaner and isn't corrosive. Definitely get more shots in between cleanings.
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Be somewhat careful with BH 209. While it is not AS corrosive as other BP and BP subs - it still has Potassium and Sulphur in the mix (necessary to qualify as a BP sub). It can get to blued ML's much quicker than you might think
Post by: BeerBugler on July 10, 2019, 07:24:29 AM
Post by: lamrith on July 10, 2019, 07:43:44 AM
BH is still corrosive after the shot, still need to clean once you get home. I had a gun that shot better fouled, I left it dirty for two weeks, bad idea! Breech plug was pitted, barrel appeared to be ok though. Now I clean after any day I shoot. Very quick and easy to clean a gun that’s shooting BH and they do make a solvent specifically for it.Curious as I have been looking at adding a ML to the stable and was thinking 209 based on what I have read.
If it shoots better fouled but you clean it due to corrosion, what do you do for hunting season to make sure it is shooting optimum? Or is the difference small enough to not be much difference at hunting ranges? Would going with a stainless barrel be a better option for corrosion resistance in that situation?
Post by: Sabotloader on July 10, 2019, 08:23:19 AM
BH is still corrosive after the shot, still need to clean once you get home. I had a gun that shot better fouled, I left it dirty for two weeks, bad idea! Breech plug was pitted, barrel appeared to be ok though. Now I clean after any day I shoot. Very quick and easy to clean a gun that’s shooting BH and they do make a solvent specifically for it.Curious as I have been looking at adding a ML to the stable and was thinking 209 based on what I have read.
If it shoots better fouled but you clean it due to corrosion, what do you do for hunting season to make sure it is shooting optimum? Or is the difference small enough to not be much difference at hunting ranges? Would going with a stainless barrel be a better option for corrosion resistance in that situation?
BH is somewhat corrosive but nothing like what you expect when compared to other BP's or BP subs.
BH is a great powder for most if you are able to use a primer for ignition. I, personally, do not use it all that much because of the cost for 10 ounces of powder. I choose to use T7 which is somewhat more corrosive than BH but not so corrosive that I have to worry about it use. BUT! I am shooting Stainless Steel ML - were I shooting blued models, I am sure that I would have to be more vigilant about the possibility of corrosion. The next consideration might be the people on the wet side of Washington. Water-Moisture is the trigger for corrosion. If the residue in the bore after shooting gets damp the corrosion process will begin.
How you maintain your bore/breech is the key factor. As stated I use T7 and seldom clean during the hunting season because I do prefer to shoot a "semi fouled" bore. So in most cases I really do not 'clean' the rifle until the end of hunting season. The main thought is if you think there is moisture in your bore you have to get it dried out. Without moisture the corrosion process is stymied.
Post by: JasonG on July 10, 2019, 11:28:46 AM
Post by: JasonG on July 10, 2019, 07:45:38 PM
I didn't look too hard, but was unable to find any to try (local)Three forks Reloading in Cle Elum has it. Next time I go over to that side you want me to get you some?
Anyone know where to find it?
Post by: The100Road on July 10, 2019, 08:07:44 PM
Post by: usmc74 on July 10, 2019, 08:14:13 PM
Post by: nwhunter on July 10, 2019, 10:04:08 PM
Post by: JasonG on July 11, 2019, 05:39:20 AM
Post by: usmc74 on July 13, 2019, 07:10:09 AM
Post by: JasonG on July 13, 2019, 08:36:42 AM
I stopped by Sportsman's on Friday after my Tahoma duty, but they were outThe federal way store?
Post by: usmc74 on July 13, 2019, 09:52:51 AM
Yes, they had them In the newer 200ct package
Post by: JasonG on July 13, 2019, 10:25:22 AM
Post by: usmc74 on July 13, 2019, 01:57:56 PM
Also noticed that the package has changed for the RWS caps.
So, maybe just the shelf stock was gone for the powder, and I didn't see red labels at the cap shelf, so assumed they did not have them.
Post by: JasonG on July 13, 2019, 05:36:07 PM
Post by: usmc74 on July 13, 2019, 05:45:36 PM
Post by: JasonG on July 14, 2019, 08:58:11 AM
Post by: usmc74 on July 14, 2019, 09:23:16 AM
Bought a barrel from one of the guys that builds them into smokeless ML's.
Right now trying to clearance the trigger area for a Timney (trigger pins ride the ADL trigger guard, and the safety binds))
Post by: JasonG on July 14, 2019, 05:02:37 PM
Post by: craigapphunt on July 18, 2019, 09:53:50 AM
Post by: kselkhunter on July 18, 2019, 10:24:54 AM
BH209 does burn cleaner. I still clean after every session, as I never let any kind of black powder (or substitute) sit in my barrel. I always have a pile of Federal 209a primers on hand for my shotgun reloading. They work well with the BH209 specific breech plug in my Accura V2.
Post by: JasonG on July 18, 2019, 05:00:08 PM
The Federal Way Sportsmans has been pretty good about keeping BH209 in stock. That's where I've bought every time.How many rounds do you send downrange in a range session if you don't mind me asking?
BH209 does burn cleaner. I still clean after every session, as I never let any kind of black powder (or substitute) sit in my barrel. I always have a pile of Federal 209a primers on hand for my shotgun reloading. They work well with the BH209 specific breech plug in my Accura V2.
Post by: kselkhunter on July 18, 2019, 05:29:49 PM
The Federal Way Sportsmans has been pretty good about keeping BH209 in stock. That's where I've bought every time.How many rounds do you send downrange in a range session if you don't mind me asking?
BH209 does burn cleaner. I still clean after every session, as I never let any kind of black powder (or substitute) sit in my barrel. I always have a pile of Federal 209a primers on hand for my shotgun reloading. They work well with the BH209 specific breech plug in my Accura V2.
Depends on the session. If I'm just checking zero real quick before heading somewhere, then just 3 shots. If it's an actual range session for practice, I'll typically do 5 shots at 50 yards, 5 at 100, 5 at 130 and 5 at 150 with my peep setup. Some sessions I just send 10-20 shots at the 130 yard target and call it good. So it's not extended shooting sessions compared to what somebody else might shoot 100 or so rounds. I'm usually shooting other guns at the session as well. Initially I'd run a dry patch down with the range rod after 5 shots. Then I changed it to after 10 shots. Now that I'm used to BH209, I don't bother and just clean it after.
Post by: usmc74 on July 25, 2019, 09:49:12 AM
I shot the converted Remington 700ML yesterday with T7. Shot well!
Will try with BH209 next week.
Post by: Damnimissed on August 06, 2019, 12:34:31 AM
Post by: bod on August 06, 2019, 02:42:59 PM
What was wrong with the firing pin in your Optima.
Post by: Damnimissed on August 08, 2019, 12:58:36 PM
Damnimissed
What was wrong with the firing pin in your Optima.
You just have to replace it with the proper firing pin for 209 primers.