Post by: Dirty Mike on June 03, 2023, 08:32:17 AM
Post by: Dan-o on June 03, 2023, 09:22:35 AM
I will switch back as well.
More power to them if people will pay it , I guess.
Post by: Alan K on June 03, 2023, 09:36:51 AM
Post by: bobcat on June 03, 2023, 09:59:05 AM
If I were ti draw a really good deer or elk permit this year I'll probably be shooting a lot more, before the season, but I'll stick with the powder I already have. It just means cleaning the gun is a little more of a chore, but still not bad at all compared to the old style muzzleloaders I used to own.
Post by: Berin Denson on June 03, 2023, 10:09:08 AM
I would not pay $80 for 8oz, that’s for sure.
Post by: callturner on June 03, 2023, 12:30:51 PM
Post by: Dirty Mike on June 05, 2023, 02:30:21 PM
I wanted to switch to Blackhorn from Triple 7, but when I wanted some it wasn't available, and now when there is some available, the price is so high there's no way I'm going to pay that much. I still have nearly a full pound of Triple 7. I only shoot my muzzleloader maybe ten times a year.I've shot both over chronograph both shoot very close to same speeds and 777 isn't much more dirty
If I were ti draw a really good deer or elk permit this year I'll probably be shooting a lot more, before the season, but I'll stick with the powder I already have. It just means cleaning the gun is a little more of a chore, but still not bad at all compared to the old style muzzleloaders I used to own.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 05, 2023, 03:05:29 PM
Still finding blackhorn 209 in Yakima, WA for $59, which is still really high in my opinion. Range loads i fire 777 and my hunting loads I shoot 209.Only place in town selling it at that price is hometown that I've seen and they are out now because I bought all 6 last week :chuckle: oak creek is $84 a jug so I'm sure when hometown resupplies it'll be at that $84 price point.
I would not pay $80 for 8oz, that’s for sure.
When I'm through these 6 I'll go back to 777. $80 is just at that absurdity price point. Hell $60 is absurd but been really wanting to see what all the fuss is about.
Post by: Stein on June 05, 2023, 03:14:15 PM
Post by: SeaRun1 on June 05, 2023, 04:28:51 PM
It is not $160 a pound awesome though. That is Hodgdon being greedy. They say it is out of their control as it’s made in Canada.
I bought a bit of it when it was at Sportco for $31 for 10 ounces. When I run out I will not purchase more. Like was said earlier 777 for plinking and my limited stash of Blackhorn for hunting. Should last awhile.
SR1
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on June 05, 2023, 07:45:36 PM
Post by: OltHunter on June 05, 2023, 10:11:57 PM
Not having to clean with 209 but 1 or 2 times a year, every 50 rounds or so is worth a premium to me. Maybe even 30-40 cents more a round it's going to cost. Luckily I don't have to worry about that for a couple more years though.
Post by: JakeLand on June 06, 2023, 07:32:59 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 06, 2023, 07:51:50 AM
How many shots you all get with 777 before you have to clean? Isn't it after ever one but pretty quickly cleans?I rough clean at the range about every 5 shots. Invert the gun, run a brush through it a few times, pop a cap and keep shooting. Clean thoroughly when I get home.
Not having to clean with 209 but 1 or 2 times a year, every 50 rounds or so is worth a premium to me. Maybe even 30-40 cents more a round it's going to cost. Luckily I don't have to worry about that for a couple more years though.
Post by: Berin Denson on June 06, 2023, 07:52:29 AM
Still finding blackhorn 209 in Yakima, WA for $59, which is still really high in my opinion. Range loads i fire 777 and my hunting loads I shoot 209.Only place in town selling it at that price is hometown that I've seen and they are out now because I bought all 6 last week :chuckle: oak creek is $84 a jug so I'm sure when hometown resupplies it'll be at that $84 price point.
I would not pay $80 for 8oz, that’s for sure.
When I'm through these 6 I'll go back to 777. $80 is just at that absurdity price point. Hell $60 is absurd but been really wanting to see what all the fuss is about.
Karl, I am thinking we shop at the same place ;). I grabbed a few last time I was in there as well.
Post by: Berin Denson on June 06, 2023, 07:56:00 AM
How many shots you all get with 777 before you have to clean? Isn't it after ever one but pretty quickly cleans?
Not having to clean with 209 but 1 or 2 times a year, every 50 rounds or so is worth a premium to me. Maybe even 30-40 cents more a round it's going to cost. Luckily I don't have to worry about that for a couple more years though.
I run a patch through my barrel after each shot when shooting 777; It is dirty! If a shoot 20-30 shots through it at the range, I will do a full disassemble and do a very thorough cleaning. In comparison, I will shoot 3, even 4 shots at time, before I run a patch through when shooting 209.
Post by: Dirty Mike on June 14, 2023, 09:49:28 AM
How many shots you all get with 777 before you have to clean? Isn't it after ever one but pretty quickly cleans?4 to 5 shots before I run a couple patches, I do the same when I shoot bh209 also. It's cleaner but I still have to swab it since bullets will get tighter
Not having to clean with 209 but 1 or 2 times a year, every 50 rounds or so is worth a premium to me. Maybe even 30-40 cents more a round it's going to cost. Luckily I don't have to worry about that for a couple more years though.
Post by: Berin Denson on September 22, 2023, 07:58:14 PM