I put this on the Muzzy forum but didnt get many responses so I thought I would try it here. What kind of powder do yall use? I have been using 777 and like it, it isnt amazing but has always done the job. But have been hearing some good stuff about Jim Shocky's Gold. Anyone use it, is it as good as they say? Should I switch or not?
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Soregonhunter
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I use Hodgdon's Pyrodex RS powder in my knight rifle.
I like 777 enough that I dont care to try anything else..
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txhunter58
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What rife are you shooting? that can make a big difference?
For instance, not all will even shoot BH 209, and some rifles have a big "crud ring" with 777.
txhunter58
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For instance, not all will even shoot BH 209, and some rifles have a big "crud ring" with 777.
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LAST EDITED ON Aug-24-09 AT 05:41AM (MST)[p]Are you using the reduced power 209 primers? Might decrease your crud ring. Also, I personally swab between each shot with 777 for best accuracy, but if you can get good accuracy with only swabbing every other shot, that is OK for hunting, since 1 to 2 shots is all you are liable to get.
That said, I have shot up to 30 times in one session with my Omega and BH 209 without swabbing a single time. I love everthing about it except the price.
txhunter58
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That said, I have shot up to 30 times in one session with my Omega and BH 209 without swabbing a single time. I love everthing about it except the price.
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I use the 209 Buckhorn in my TC Encore Muzzy, it is amazing how easy it is to load round after round without clean between shots. Cabela's has it on sale for $29.95 right now.
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I tried 777 one season. I used it to sight in a day before the season, and then swabbed the barrel but did not remove the breech plug. I hunted the next week and shot a couple times.
I then went to clean the gun for the season and could not get the breech plug out. I broke 2 wrenches trying. I ended up taking it to a gunsmith who got it out with his impact wrench. He said he has seen several cases of stuck plugs using the 777.
I ended up switching back to pyrodex, and have not had any problems since.
I then went to clean the gun for the season and could not get the breech plug out. I broke 2 wrenches trying. I ended up taking it to a gunsmith who got it out with his impact wrench. He said he has seen several cases of stuck plugs using the 777.
I ended up switching back to pyrodex, and have not had any problems since.
