what powder?
08-02-2006, 05:43 PM
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what powder?
i was wondering if 777 is the best powder to use, or is the pioneer powder advertised on television really any good. and which on average is cheaper. thanks for your responses in advance.
p.s. i will be using an encore, incase you need to know.
p.s. i will be using an encore, incase you need to know.
08-02-2006, 06:27 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: what powder?
The best powder for your rifle is the stuff that fits your shooting style and budget. If I recall from your first thread Triple Se7en is easy to come by where you live and is sold at a good price. I would buy the loose FFF equevelent and start around 100g and work up from there. DO NOT EXCEED 125g of loose T7 it is more powerfull than Pyrodex or black powder.
Keep saboted .44cal bullets over 240g and .45 over 250g and you should have good results. Encores are not that picky what you stuff down the bore.
Keep saboted .44cal bullets over 240g and .45 over 250g and you should have good results. Encores are not that picky what you stuff down the bore.
08-02-2006, 07:22 PM
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RE: what powder?
Not exactly your envirorment/ rifle and style of loading and all will make things a little different but base loads offered up here should give you a good starting point.
For example I live in NH and some of the loads I love would never shoot good in Nevada because they lack the humidity to make them work well. Same with cleaning methods.
For example I live in NH and some of the loads I love would never shoot good in Nevada because they lack the humidity to make them work well. Same with cleaning methods.
08-02-2006, 08:12 PM
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RE: what powder?
ORIGINAL: Pittsburghunter
For example I live in NH and some of the loads I love would never shoot good in Nevada because they lack the humidity to make them work well.
For example I live in NH and some of the loads I love would never shoot good in Nevada because they lack the humidity to make them work well.
. Please elaborate, this sounds interesting.
08-03-2006, 01:32 AM
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RE: what powder?
I've always had good results with T7 and Pyrodex for that matter. APP has just started showing up on some shelves up here and price is comparable between the 2 that I have seen. Reviews of it at the range have been raving to no big deal. Only true way is trial!
Good Luck and enjoy your new ml.
Good Luck and enjoy your new ml.
08-03-2006, 01:59 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: what powder?
ORIGINAL: encore 209X50
i was wondering if 777 is the best powder to use, or is the pioneer powder advertised on television really any good. and which on average is cheaper. thanks for your responses in advance.
p.s. i will be using an encore, incase you need to know.
i was wondering if 777 is the best powder to use, or is the pioneer powder advertised on television really any good. and which on average is cheaper. thanks for your responses in advance.
p.s. i will be using an encore, incase you need to know.
Some folksfeelthe cheapest powder is best.
Some folks feel the most potent powder is best.
Some folks feel the cleanest powder is best.
Some folks feel the most accurate powder is best.
.... etc.... etc..... etc!
08-03-2006, 02:57 AM
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Typical Buck
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Posts: 986
RE: what powder?
ORIGINAL: Pittsburghunter
Not exactly your envirorment/ rifle and style of loading and all will make things a little different but base loads offered up here should give you a good starting point.
For example I live in NH and some of the loads I love would never shoot good in Nevada because they lack the humidity to make them work well. Same with cleaning methods.
Not exactly your envirorment/ rifle and style of loading and all will make things a little different but base loads offered up here should give you a good starting point.
For example I live in NH and some of the loads I love would never shoot good in Nevada because they lack the humidity to make them work well. Same with cleaning methods.
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