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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: colockumelk on July 14, 2009, 04:33:32 PM

Title: What type of powder do you use?
Post by: colockumelk on July 14, 2009, 04:33:32 PM: Just curious what everyone uses and why. Plus it might help some new-bees out.
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Post by: stumprat on July 14, 2009, 04:37:37 PM: 777 ffg loose for me. So far the cleanest and most reliable I've been able to find.
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Post by: SnakeEyes on July 14, 2009, 04:57:16 PM: I use the 777 pellets for speed and convenience. Seems to shoot great in my Knight Bighorn.
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Post by: CP on July 15, 2009, 06:54:35 AM: 777 – loose. Loose because it’s cheaper, more flexible, and easier to ignite than pellets, 777 because it’s cleaner and more powerful than anything else that I’ve tried.
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Post by: B.G.hunter on July 15, 2009, 11:10:15 AM: i use goex ffg black powder.
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Post by: callonetta on July 15, 2009, 11:33:21 AM: 90 Gr. of loose T7 fffg for me, works great, clean and measures easy, my BK loves it.
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Post by: Pat/Rick on July 15, 2009, 09:08:24 PM: Pyrodex Select. Shoot it in my rifle and revolvers. I use it and like it ,just haven't tried anything else. Kinda a creature of habit. I have been meaning to try the triple 7 though. I've heard good stuff about it.
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Post by: robb92 on July 16, 2009, 07:22:19 AM: I use pyrodex pellets and 777 loose
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Post by: rasbo on July 16, 2009, 07:25:16 AM: pyrodex loose soon as thats gone going to 777 loose
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Post by: colockumelk on July 16, 2009, 09:59:12 AM: I used to use Pyrodex Pellets and then this year I switched to Shockey's Loose and the groups are not even close to as good as my Pyrodex. So I'm going to go back to Pyrodex.... although I think I might have to try the 777 because it seems y'all like it alot.
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Post by: MagKarl on July 16, 2009, 10:49:27 AM: Goex 2F black powder
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Post by: AWS on July 20, 2009, 11:23:18 AM: Do any of the newer powders work in a flintlock with out starting with a small charge of black powder under them?

AWS
Title: Re: What type of powder do you use?
Post by: CP on July 21, 2009, 07:02:14 AM: Quote from: AWS on July 20, 2009, 11:23:18 AM
Do any of the newer powders work in a flintlock with out starting with a small charge of black powder under them?

AWS

According to Hodgdons, Pyrodex & 777 need a starting charge:

Flintlock: To insure proper ignition in flintlock systems, 5 grains of FFFFG priming powder should be placed into the bore prior to loading the main charge of Triple Seven or Pyrodex. Consult the loading data in this brochure to determine the proper charge for the caliber firearm used and the chosen projectile. The main powder charge should be reduced by 5 grains to compensate for the addition of the priming powder. While holding the firearm vertically, slowly pour the measured charge of Triple Seven or Pyrodex into the barrel. Seat the projectile firmly against the powder. Make certain that there is no airspace between the powder and the projectile. *See WARNING below.
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Post by: ing on July 24, 2009, 07:16:32 AM: I use Pyrodex pellets. Quick and easy.
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Post by: BoomWhop on September 22, 2009, 09:49:03 PM: 777 shoots good groups cleans up easy :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
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Post by: TopOfTheFoodChain on September 22, 2009, 10:09:41 PM: 777 3F. easy clean up, shoots well for me
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Post by: bowhunterforever on September 23, 2009, 01:49:56 AM: Quote from: ing on July 24, 2009, 07:16:32 AM
I use Pyrodex pellets. Quick and easy.
:yeah: 2 60 pellets in my .54
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Post by: jagermiester on September 26, 2009, 07:55:11 AM: Triple Seven FFG its always been reliable and it cleans like no other. I just got a new Traditions Pursuit last year I was shooting a Knight and I tried the pellets It was way harder to clean the nipple. With the loose it cleans without any solvent. Maybe the gun metal but I would not put ant other powder through this gun at this point.
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Post by: BnB on September 26, 2009, 09:22:18 AM: Goex 2f black powder
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Post by: shag on October 01, 2009, 09:52:13 PM: 777 loose

Best bang for the buck! No crud ring! just fouled my barrel about 3 hours ago. I won't be cleaning it until after the late season is over.

Thats the beauty of it!
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Post by: Whitelightning on October 01, 2009, 10:16:32 PM: Triple seven loose 3f and 2f in my rifles and goex in my shotguns.
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Post by: woodswalker on October 06, 2009, 08:51:08 AM: Goex FFg in the T/C Hawken and Pyrodex Pellets in the Knight Bighorn..but going to investigate 777 loose and pellets for the Knight. Pellets in the in-line for speed.

I shoot the T/C with black and patched Round Ball Just cuz.
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Post by: TheHunt on October 06, 2009, 12:15:58 PM: Goex FFFG