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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: scudmaster on June 24, 2008, 12:42:25 AM

Title: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: scudmaster on June 24, 2008, 12:42:25 AM: Any of you have experience with using t7 pellets with musket caps or no.11s for the matter? Any reliability issues?

Hodgdon says 209s only.

The new t7 magnum does not list the 209 limit on the website.

Has anyone used that with M Cs or No. 11s?

I am getting ready to work up a load for elk this year in my Remington 700ML and don't want waste money on the pellets if they won't work.

Thanks for any info.

Scud
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: Thehowler on June 24, 2008, 03:24:15 AM: Yes, musket caps and triple 7 do work. Vorderlader-Zundhutchen are suppose to be the best, small round, red plastic container from Germany, all I use. Stick with 100 grn T7 and 348 grn powerbelt and you will nock -em dead! Heard lots of negative crap about powerbelts lately but I have had great luck. Just keep that powder dry, and hit them were you are soppose to.

Greg
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: CP on June 24, 2008, 06:46:42 AM: I believe 209s are recommended for all types of pellets. I would stick with loose powder.
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: scudmaster on June 24, 2008, 09:23:48 AM: Quote from: CP on June 24, 2008, 06:46:42 AM
I believe 209s are recommended for all types of pellets. I would stick with loose powder.

Have you been able to try the pellets with MCs?
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: CP on June 24, 2008, 09:44:52 AM: No, I only shoot loose powder.
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: Thehowler on June 24, 2008, 07:27:22 PM: Yes, pellets are all I use.
Greg.
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: Thehowler on June 24, 2008, 07:31:05 PM: Also, 209's are not legal to hunt with in the state of Washington.
Greg.
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: scudmaster on June 25, 2008, 02:35:07 AM: Thanks for the info. I will try the magnum pellets with the MCs and see how it goes.
Scud
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: M_ray on July 19, 2008, 11:25:32 PM: I think this is on another thread too, but I had a missfire using 777 pellets and no 11's! I called Hodgson and they said musket caps are fine to use with the pellets but they can't stand behind the reliability of no 11's with the pellets. I only use powder now.
Title: Re: T7 with musket caps?
Post by: marc10000 on July 20, 2008, 11:39:05 PM: Triple Seven pellets work great with musket caps in my 22" Black Diamond. That was the load the first time I ever fired a front stuffer. Have not had a misfire using that combo yet. Even when carried for days.