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Old 12-03-2008, 06:56 PM
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Default Remington Genesis - Powder Charge Question

My buddy bought one. It states that the gun is only recommended a max charge of 100 grains (2 pellets)

Is this true?

You can't run 150 grains in the genesis?

Not a show stopper...just curious.

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Old 12-03-2008, 07:07 PM
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You can shoot 150. Don't know why you would want to... but you can. Of the 3 Genesis' that I have shot personally they all grouped best between 80 and 110g.
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Old 12-03-2008, 07:09 PM
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MichiganWhitetails74

We’ve stretched the limits of muzzleloader performance. With a full 28" of powder-burning steel, the Genesis™ generates maximum velocity from magnum 150-grain charges
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/muzzleloaders/



Only BPI/CVA limits powder charges to 100 grain loose, anyway that si the only company I know of...

Check page15 in the owners manual for suggested and recommended loads


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[align=left]TRIPLE SEVEN® FFG is recommended for use in this muzzleloading rifle.[/align][align=left]WARNING! ONLY 2F OR FFG Black Powder, PYRODEX® RS, or TRIPLE SEVEN® FFG should be used in this rifle. This muzzleloading rifle is designated for use with a maximum powder charge of 150 grains of FFG Black Powder, Pyrodex® RS loose powder or 130 grains Triple Seven® FFG loose powder.[/align]
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Old 12-03-2008, 07:10 PM
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Default RE: Remington Genesis - Powder Charge Question

Exactly - mine and another forum member's both shoot 100 gr of Pyrodex P under a 300 gr Hornady XTP with CR sabot.
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Old 12-03-2008, 07:11 PM
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Thanks!
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:30 AM
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Default RE: Remington Genesis - Powder Charge Question

From what's I've read, almost all of the Genesis owners are getting the best performance from 100g loads.
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:59 AM
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I am going to push my Genesis and see what happens with something like a Nosler and 150 grains of pellets this spring. It should be interesting.
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Old 12-04-2008, 09:05 AM
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I'm also planning to try increased loads, 110, 120 and 130 gr Pyrodex RS under the FPBs. If accuracy is maintained with 130 gr, I'll have a 150 yd load: 2" high at 50, 2.5" high at 75, zero at 125 and 3.5" low at 150.

Not too shabby for a 350 gr slug.
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Old 12-04-2008, 09:41 AM
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That sounds like a heck of a anything load there uncle norby...
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Old 12-04-2008, 09:44 AM
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You're right it does. We'll see if the gun will shoot it some time over the summer. Might even burn through my RS and get some BH 209.
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