I tried the Blackhorn 209 with Winchester Shotshell primers and had several hangfires and misfires. I bought some loose Triple 7, but haven't shot it yet. Is this a safe bet for next season with the potential for long range at 100 grains loose?
Should I stick with Triple 7?
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I shoot 777 pellets.I like it,never no problems.
try it with 80, 100, and 120 (120 i think is max with 777). Don't rule out the pellets till u try them unless u just like playing with the loose stuff. My remington genesis loves 3 pellets which should be similar to 120 grains and the hornady xtp mag 300 grain bullet. shoots much tighter with 3 than 2 pellets.
This is just my best combo yours will probably be different.
Seems like everytime something new comes out everybody jumps on the band wagon for little while then ends up back with some form of 777 or pyrodex.
This is just my best combo yours will probably be different.
Seems like everytime something new comes out everybody jumps on the band wagon for little while then ends up back with some form of 777 or pyrodex.
Of course CVA allows the use of three pellet "magnum" charges but does not allow more than 100 grains of loose. I don't see the need for more than 110 grains.
FULLDRAWXX75
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fastbs said:
Ditto, work on finding a load that shoots the best out of "YOUR" gun, what works for someone else's gun may not be the "sweet spot" for yours. That goes for same make & models.
I use the 777 pellets(3-30gr. with T/C lead hollow pt) now with not one single complaint, last yrs shot was 146 yds, deer only made it 30yds. I was considering trying the loose when my pellet supply runs out or before to see how I like it.
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seems like folks always want something new,it dosent matter that what they are using has been working good for a # of years,find what your rifle likes & remember that it is not a target gun it was made for hunting,mike243
iowavf
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I use the 777 pellets and never had any troubles. I just like the pellets better for my use. I would probably try some Blackhorn if they decide to make pellets, but until then I'll stick with the 777.
Who all makes pellets?Im just aware of 777 and pyrodex.
FULLDRAWXX75
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The one Jim Shockey endorses...........something Gold?? But they are square and don't fit done the barrel, strange....very strange.
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SALECREEKHUNTER
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FULLDRAWXX75 said:
I tried those when they first came out. They are junk. I still have a 3/4 full bottle of them from about 4 years ago
FULLDRAWXX75
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mike243 said:nothing was said about powerbelt bullets,he's talking about powder pellets,hate your gun dont like them though mine doesfastbs said:,mike243
NO NO NO...................No PB talk. LOL
Talk about hijackin' a thread.................lol
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iowavf
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Pioneer Powder makes some, they are shaped like a cone so I passed on them. My buddy uses the loose Pioneer Powder and likes it. It's about the same thing as Shockley Gold.cecil30-30 said:
I was thinking the same thing mike!LOLmike243 said:nothing was said about powerbelt bullets,he's talking about powder pellets,hate your gun dont like them though mine doesfastbs said:
FULLDRAWXX75
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iowavf said:
Same company different name on package. One is endorsed by Shockey. (Pioneer & Shockey that is)
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FULLDRAWXX75 said:
These are new for 09 slightly different but very close to triple seven pellets or so the article I have read on them say.
http://www.imrpowder.com/white-hots.html
Tiny said:
i made a post on this a couple months ago, still havent found any locally, the shipping is 20 bucks extra. from what they say about its about as accurate as measured charges of loose 777, and less fouling. although the velocity is about the same as a 90-100 gr charge 777, it does not seem to stand up to IMR's claims, maybe only with 200gr bullets.
kmac29
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ditto...DA's advice got me to using it and now i love it. he wont steer you wrong.DEER ASSASSIN said:
I have tried them all but nothing beats 777 loose.
