Had a gravy train shot on a doe this afternoon....my greediness had me wait for the fella' that was behind her. She was head hidden broadside at 20 ft for 30 seconds waiting for him.. Anyway, he popped up at the same range and busted me picking up the gun. He did the ol' look away look back real quick number. I had the gun "almost" shouldered when some distant shooting perked the doe up onto alert and didn't want her to bust me. He decided to bolt and as he did I squeezed the trigger. End result....no deer. It's all good though!! When I shot the gun didn't feel as "crisp" as it usually does. (disc elite 50 w 2 triple 7 magnum pellets) I did have a ton of clothes on...but it just didn't seem right. I also had a devil of a time cleaning this thing after one shot!! It took more work than a range day. The breechplug didn't have any un burnt looking powder...it was just the barrel was filthy. Powder was new...opened it a few weeks ago to check the gun and it seemed good then. Any thoughts?? Thanks fella's.
Triple 7 pellets seemed weak?
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Pellets can go bad and the worst of it one pellet might and the pellet next door might not...
Pellets can go bad and the worst of it one pellet might and the pellet next door might not...
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At your earliest opportunity switch over to B209, problem solved.
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I tried pellets and just couldnt get warm and fuzzy with them. They are great for a quick reload but I think thatsthe only advantage for them. I carry tubes/vials filled with pre measured charges and they make reloading almost as fast as a pellet.
I would have gone bh209 earlier, but I had zero time this year. I am a full time student with a full time job 2 daughters..etc. To say the least my "recreational" time is at a premium. I knew the load worked so I kept it. What changes will I need to make with 209 and the Disc Elite? Can I still use the red plastic jackets? Hotter primer? I do like the disc for weather reasons...the Knight is my deer gun. I parked the 1100 since I started black powdering. I am off of school til' 1/21 and I have 4 days of blackpowder season here in Ohio after the first.
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With only a few days left keep the load that you have & has worked. I'd always want to use fresh pellets.
My partner has an 'extreme' with the red discs. All you need to shoot B209 is some strong primers, and of course a powder measure. The red discs work fine. I'd start looking for CCI-Mag primers NOW.
My partner has an 'extreme' with the red discs. All you need to shoot B209 is some strong primers, and of course a powder measure. The red discs work fine. I'd start looking for CCI-Mag primers NOW.
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I continue to use T7 loose powder and as Lee9 proposed it is 'hygroscopic' but I have never had such a problem with it and I really abuse it. If you have time to look at it you will see that each granual is wrapped in a membrane of some sort that reduces it's ability to grab a lot of moisture.
BH is great powder - there is no doubt about that, but it is not totally trouble free either. And for myself it is just way to expensive for 10 ounces of powder. I shoot a lot of powder in a given year and it would drive up my cost per shot to much. You might even find it way more expensive than I if you are not ordering via the internet and ordering bulk amounts.
I believe your Knight will shoot BH with the red plastic jackets - just fine mine all do and I like you really like the FPJ in the weather that I hunt here in Northern Idaho... which brings me to a question? While you were hunting was you barrel wearing a muzzle mit to keep moisture out of the barrel?
I continue to use T7 loose powder and as Lee9 proposed it is 'hygroscopic' but I have never had such a problem with it and I really abuse it. If you have time to look at it you will see that each granual is wrapped in a membrane of some sort that reduces it's ability to grab a lot of moisture.
BH is great powder - there is no doubt about that, but it is not totally trouble free either. And for myself it is just way to expensive for 10 ounces of powder. I shoot a lot of powder in a given year and it would drive up my cost per shot to much. You might even find it way more expensive than I if you are not ordering via the internet and ordering bulk amounts.
I believe your Knight will shoot BH with the red plastic jackets - just fine mine all do and I like you really like the FPJ in the weather that I hunt here in Northern Idaho... which brings me to a question? While you were hunting was you barrel wearing a muzzle mit to keep moisture out of the barrel?
Me too Nutoy... Plus the temps in the teens had me dressed a lil' more than usual. And the deer factor...seems to make the recoil less felt. I did not cover the barrel...it wasn' snowing, but in retrospect it should just be one of those best practices kind of things. It will be covered in the late Muzzy season for sure.
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Just a comment... if you use the FPJ becasue it seal the moisture out of the primer while hunting, while it does and I totally agree, why would you not cover the barrel? I cover mine 90% of the time - keeps crap out of the barrel and even just brushing some brush even on a nice day can drop moisture into the barrel.
Might take a quick gader at this thread...
http://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/phpBB ... hp?t=14997
Like I said I really do abuse my T7... often it remains in the barrel for weeks even a month at a time - in and out of the house. But for the most part the bore is covered.
Just a comment... if you use the FPJ becasue it seal the moisture out of the primer while hunting, while it does and I totally agree, why would you not cover the barrel? I cover mine 90% of the time - keeps crap out of the barrel and even just brushing some brush even on a nice day can drop moisture into the barrel.
Might take a quick gader at this thread...
http://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/phpBB ... hp?t=14997
Like I said I really do abuse my T7... often it remains in the barrel for weeks even a month at a time - in and out of the house. But for the most part the bore is covered.
