squirrelhawker said:
Busta, there is no way the suggested retail is $29.99.
I really don't know, but thought I remembered reading that from one of the writers that tested it in the fall/winter 2007/2008 before it was available to us in April 2008. I did say I think, because I really don't know?
Oh, and you said " Trust me you will get better mileage out of BH209 than 777 in the heavier bullets or even the lighter bullets with heavier charges."
Using the same data from sabotloader.. the heaviest charges would
cost $.25 per shot with T7 and $.52 with BH. STILL 108% MORE! Cost was the point here, right? :?:
Fair enough, what I meant to relay, is in the 250 + grain bullets the velocities start favoring the BH and continue to do so up through the heavier bullets. As in the red in his chart would be on the other side.
I have shot enough of both powders to know there is more than just the price of the powder itself to consider. I always try to look at the 'big picture' when I use something. I can basically take just the rifle, powder, primers, and bullets out back to shoot when shooting BH209. I really don't even need a range rod, patches, Windex/spit, special primers that cost 2 times as much, anti-sieze for the breech plug, but NEED all those items when shooting 777. Wet and dry patches after every shot to remove the crud ring when shooting 777. Special expensive reduced charge 209 primers to try to reduce the crud ring. Some of these primers retail (recommended for 777) for $8 or $9 dollars, when standard 209 shotshell primers (recommended for BH209) can be had for $3 or $4.
BTW, you never answered me about the breechplug I offered you.
I would liike to talk to you about that, I didn't realize there was an offer. I will go back and try to find it, I must have missed it.
Found it! Sure, whatever measurements you need?
Now I am not saying BH will ever be cheaper to shoot than 777 loose, just like 777 pellets may never be cheaper than BH, but there are other factors to consider that cost you money to shoot 777, that are simply not needed to shoot BH. When it is all said and done, the added benefits, and my range time is much more enjoyable shooting BH209. VERY little smoke to contend with with BH, 777 smoke cloud will literally take your breath away it is so acrid. YMMV.
I am not trying to argue with you, just pointing out some other factors that need to be considered. If someone never tries something for themselves, they may never see it's benefits.
