new omega powder recomendations
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
new omega powder recomendations
i just bought a new omega what would be the best propelant? does anyone still use black powder? also what about a crud ring i've heard about? i don't mind using something dirty because i know i'll have to clean it anyway.thanks for all reply's
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,585
RE: new omega powder recomendations
I would not use 777 at least untill the gun is broke in.Yes some of us are still using black, some APP, Pyrodex is still the stand by that you can depend on Black Mag if you can get it.777 is the most corrosive then black and Pyrodex I clean imedately after using them I don,t worry as much about APP or Gold. Lee
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
RE: new omega powder recomendations
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
How in the world is 777 more corrosive? I haven't heard this one yet. Anyone?
How in the world is 777 more corrosive? I haven't heard this one yet. Anyone?
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#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 986
RE: new omega powder recomendations
Some Omega rifles will shoot 777 with little problem. Others (like mine) absolutely will not shoot it without a severe crud ring. I have tried all the various fixes multiple ranges of primers, the .25ACP conversion and nothing gets rid of it. I can reduce it from totally awful to just irritating enough to restrict any chance of a second shot without scrubbing the bore (usually requires a brass brush to get it out). My Omega loves Black Mag'3. It is available factory direct and you can buy up to 96 pounds with one $20 hazmat fee. Try calling Magkor at 954-937-9188 or 407-682-4742. You may talk to Mike. If so you can refer to my name as the source of the contact. I do not work for them but have had close contact for the last couple of years since I found how great it was in my rifle. I have taken one elk so far and got drawn for muzzleloader elk again this year so BM3 will be in the rifle again. I can shoot several shots in a row with Black Mag'3 without as swab between and the accuracy is just great. I am shooting 90gr. BM3 with 300gr. bullets (various ones ) in Harvester sabots. 295gr. Powerbelts shoot great with this combination also. They impact within a half inch of the 300gr. sabots at 100 yards. My name by the way is Keith Lewis if that has not come up before. My email is [email protected] if anyone want to talk outside the forum.
#9
RE: new omega powder recomendations
I got a crud ring with my 5 year old 209x50 ss with pyrodex pellets and 777 pellets untill I went to the Vera-flame 209 adapters . After I started using them no crud ring and no blowback with them either . I use 110 gr. 777 loose and either 200 or 250 gr. shockwave .
Chaz3815
Chaz3815
#10
RE: new omega powder recomendations
i just bought a new omega what would be the best propelant?
does anyone still use black powder?
also what about a crud ring i've heard about?
i don't mind using something dirty because i know i'll have to clean it anyway.