Cleanest powder for muzzelloader

[William Fivaz]

A friend of mine wants to hunt with an inline this year. The problem is that he is real bad about cleaning his firearms. I have been using 777 for the last few years, before that it was Pyrodex. I am a clean freak with all my firearms so no problems...I was looking at a thread awhile ago where you folks were talking about some powder that was much cleaner. If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated

 

[WTM45]

Blackhorn 209 by far.

 

[Capt Gary]

I shot the Blackhorn 209 in my Encore last season and it was great.
Very clean, very accurate in my rifle.

 

[robertyb]

Only problem is it is very very expensive compared to other powders. Cleaning is really not hard to do.

 

[WTM45]

When you compare the number of shots per bottle, it is pretty much the same cost as using T7 pellets.

And, you don't HAVE to clean the bore at all until you want to.

 

[sghoghunter]

The powder that has Jim Shockeys picture on it.

 

[William Fivaz]

Thank You All.I've got a good starting point!!!!

 

[Slayer]

BH209 !!!!!!


nuff said!!!!

 

[Jim Thompson]

cant say enough about BH209

 

[William Fivaz]

BH209 it is!!!!!! Thanks All!!!!!

 

[Jim Thompson]

BH209 it is!!!!!! Thanks All!!!!!

now that youve made the RIGHT decision

remember that when using BH209 you do not swab between shots at the range.

I start with a clean barrel and shoot off a couple of primers and then shoot till my heart is content. if I feel the urge I will clean it that night or wait a few days. it doesnt matter because it is just that clean.

also during season, before loading it bust off a couple of primers and then load the powder. after that you are good till you shoot.

I think I cleaned mine once last season and shot it 6-7 times during season.

the only "dirty" part of BH209 is the blowback carbon build up on the breech plug. best to keep a 1/8" drill bit for when cleaning. I soak it in hot soapy water while I am cleaning the rifle like normal. then before I put the breech back in I drill out the carbon, clean and dry and then add plug grease and screw it back in

good luck!

 

[Flintrock]

if he wont clean it, then it will not matter what he uses. his riffle will be junk after a few seasons

 

[.50 cal. flinter]

Ya got that right Flintrock!

 

[JBM '64]

BH 209 hands down.



Jim M.

 

[ETK]

Is BH 209 available in pellets for a 50 caliber? Thanks

 

[runs with scissors]

Is BH 209 available in pellets for a 50 caliber? Thanks

Negative, powder form only...

 

[ETK]

Thanks Deadeye. I have always used pellets. How do you protect the powder from moisture and or absorbing it?

 

[pcsolutions1]

maybe not

if he wont clean it, then it will not matter what he uses. his riffle will be junk after a few seasons

Probably not with the BH209. It cleans up like a centerfire and is non corrosive. I won't shoot anything else.

 

[Bernard goldsmith]

He still will have to clean it.

 

[aaronward9]

where can I get some of this BH209?? not at Walmart i know..