Triple Seven
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ELKMASTER101
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yes,
you can by it by the pound.
My daughter and I didn't get drawn for elk, And I just bought a 2 pounds at Cabelas, thats the real pisser.
you can by it by the pound.
My daughter and I didn't get drawn for elk, And I just bought a 2 pounds at Cabelas, thats the real pisser.
Horniac
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I have seen some good reviews on the Triple 7 in some of the hunting magazines. I know there was a previous post on this forum and BlueElk replied that there was inconsistency and ignition problems with the Triple 7. His testing indicated that in his opinion (which I for one value very highly) the Goex Clear shot is the way to go.
I just bought a new 50 caliber Remington that I am going to be developing loads for. Both the Clear Shot and the Triple 7 are supposed to clean-up with just water due to their lack of sulfur so I am going to try them both hoping that Hodgson has worked the bugs out of the Triple 7 by now.
The literature that came with the Triple 7 gives the following comparison data for a test conducted 10/16/01 with 100 grains pushing a 50/45 gr Spr. HP/MMP Black 50 Cal. Sabot;
Triple 7 FFG - 1811 FPS average
Pyrodex RS - 1730 FPS average
Clean Shot FFG - 1715 FPS average
Clear Shot FFG - 1520 FPS average
Goex Black FFG - 1619 FPS average
From these figures, it would appear that the Triple 7 is superior (by almost 300 FPS) to the Clear Shot, all else being equal and assuming the problems with ignition and reliability were cured, though I know this is just the manufacturer's claimed velocity. I know BlueElk did some testing with the Clear Shot and I am wondering how his data compares and if the noted problems were now cured if he would recommend the Triple 7 over the Clear Shot due to the higher velocities.
Has anyone else tried the Triple 7 and have they worked out the bugs?
I just bought a new 50 caliber Remington that I am going to be developing loads for. Both the Clear Shot and the Triple 7 are supposed to clean-up with just water due to their lack of sulfur so I am going to try them both hoping that Hodgson has worked the bugs out of the Triple 7 by now.
The literature that came with the Triple 7 gives the following comparison data for a test conducted 10/16/01 with 100 grains pushing a 50/45 gr Spr. HP/MMP Black 50 Cal. Sabot;
Triple 7 FFG - 1811 FPS average
Pyrodex RS - 1730 FPS average
Clean Shot FFG - 1715 FPS average
Clear Shot FFG - 1520 FPS average
Goex Black FFG - 1619 FPS average
From these figures, it would appear that the Triple 7 is superior (by almost 300 FPS) to the Clear Shot, all else being equal and assuming the problems with ignition and reliability were cured, though I know this is just the manufacturer's claimed velocity. I know BlueElk did some testing with the Clear Shot and I am wondering how his data compares and if the noted problems were now cured if he would recommend the Triple 7 over the Clear Shot due to the higher velocities.
Has anyone else tried the Triple 7 and have they worked out the bugs?
ELKMASTER101
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Have been shooting it, and so far used a 1/2 lb.
Found it to be far more consistant, with great groupings at 100 yds.
Typ. shoot 96 grains and pushing a 385 buffalo bullet,
Tried the sabot and jumped 1 1/2" high.
Cleaning is much simpler,
water and a little windex,run a couple swabs and your good to go.
I found it takes aproximatly 8 shots to see a difference from fouling.
The biggest dif. is the smell, No sulfer.
Found it to be far more consistant, with great groupings at 100 yds.
Typ. shoot 96 grains and pushing a 385 buffalo bullet,
Tried the sabot and jumped 1 1/2" high.
Cleaning is much simpler,
water and a little windex,run a couple swabs and your good to go.
I found it takes aproximatly 8 shots to see a difference from fouling.
The biggest dif. is the smell, No sulfer.
