Hunting Teacher
Senior Member
I have a question for you guys.
I have tried the pellet forms of pyrodex, 777 etc. I always go back to the powder form (777) because I seem to get much better accuracy with it. Has anyone else noticed this or is it just me?
The other thing I don't understand is when blackpowder first came back 20 something years ago, 90 grains was a typical hunting load and still seems to perform just fine for me on your typical 75 or less yard shot. I know todays muzzleloaders shoot much farther and more accurate, but I was always taught that the extra powder didn't have time to ignite before it left the barrel anyway if you used too much. I find it very hard to believe that pyrodex pellets would have faster ignition than fff black powder. So could it be that we are wasting a whole lot of powder that's not giving the sabot, power belt, etc and more force?
I certainly don't even pretend to be a muzzleloading expert. That's why I'm asking for more knowledgable people's advice.
Thanks
Teach
I have tried the pellet forms of pyrodex, 777 etc. I always go back to the powder form (777) because I seem to get much better accuracy with it. Has anyone else noticed this or is it just me?
The other thing I don't understand is when blackpowder first came back 20 something years ago, 90 grains was a typical hunting load and still seems to perform just fine for me on your typical 75 or less yard shot. I know todays muzzleloaders shoot much farther and more accurate, but I was always taught that the extra powder didn't have time to ignite before it left the barrel anyway if you used too much. I find it very hard to believe that pyrodex pellets would have faster ignition than fff black powder. So could it be that we are wasting a whole lot of powder that's not giving the sabot, power belt, etc and more force?
I certainly don't even pretend to be a muzzleloading expert. That's why I'm asking for more knowledgable people's advice.
Thanks
Teach