Post by: Lowedog on September 07, 2010, 02:45:10 PM
My first 4 shots ranged from 1400-1650fps. Next shot was 1070fps and didn't even register on paper. Next shot after that was 740fps and one of the sticks finished burning on the ground about 25yds in front of me. Next shot was in the 1300's and then my last was in the 1500's and I quit. I was shooting some 240gr Extreme HP all lead bullets with sabots.
Guess I am gonna try some T7, maybe loose. :dunno:
Post by: jackelope on September 07, 2010, 02:54:43 PM
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 07, 2010, 02:59:45 PM
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one of the sticks finished burning on the ground about 25yds in front of me
Wow! That's not good at all!
-Steve
Post by: Lowedog on September 07, 2010, 05:10:46 PM
I've had nothing but good experiences with 777 loose.
:dunno:
Just bought a bottle of 777 FFG. Heard nothing but good things.
Post by: Whitelightning on September 07, 2010, 05:29:50 PM
Post by: Lowedog on September 07, 2010, 06:01:18 PM
Post by: dawhunt on September 07, 2010, 07:23:30 PM
What are you guys using to measure your charges? I bought a brass measurer, the kind you slide out to the marks. Is that an accurate way to measure 777?
Thats what I use ,haven't had any proplems,I like 777
Bob
Post by: Whitelightning on September 07, 2010, 07:27:25 PM
Post by: ML_Hunter on September 07, 2010, 08:48:28 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 07, 2010, 10:28:23 PM
I have one brass measure and one clear plastic with a funnel nose cap that you swivel out of the way to fill and swivel back to pour down the barrel, no spillage. Well I should add getting older it makes things easier. Both work just fine I like five grain increments on the powder measure.
x2 i have both as well i like the clear one better. one note is: when you measure the powder do it the same way each time and you will get good results. with a black powder messure you can gain about 10 grains if the powder is packed in the measure by tapping it and settling it. just repeat the same thing each time and you will do o.k. :IBCOOL:
Post by: ribka on September 08, 2010, 08:14:29 PM
What are you guys using to measure your charges? I bought a brass measurer, the kind you slide out to the marks. Is that an accurate way to measure 777?
What I use too. I pre-measure and put into speed loaders. Switched to loose a few years ago and happier with the results. Worked for over 200 years in the US and lots of game was taken with loose powder. Ask Daniel Boone ;)
Post by: Lowedog on September 08, 2010, 08:24:31 PM
Now I need to find a good use for the bottle and a half of APP sticks I have! Maybe Jim Shockey would want them. :chuckle:
Post by: ML_Hunter on September 08, 2010, 10:59:04 PM
Post by: CP on September 09, 2010, 11:17:28 AM
Post by: Lowedog on September 09, 2010, 09:19:15 PM
I'm guessing you will get 2200 fps +/- 150 with the 777 and 240g bullets.
With what amount of charge? The bottle says 1850 with a 250 gr Barnes and 100gr charge.
Post by: CP on September 10, 2010, 09:25:22 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,25466.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,25466.0.html)
Post by: Lowedog on September 10, 2010, 05:30:50 PM
Post by: Lowedog on September 25, 2010, 10:32:58 PM
Anyway, I shot a bunch of all lead 240gr HP Extreme sabot-ed bullets just to see how things went then shot a 3 shot group with Barnes TMZ 250gr bullets. Must say I am pleased with the results. Couldn't get my chrono to read with how bright it was today but I think I will stick with what is working.
Shot @ 70yds, 100gr T7 ffg Barnes 250gr TMZ. 1st 2 shots right next to each other 3rd was high. Shooting off a card table and using the Williams ghost ring aperture rear sight, I think it will do.
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