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So i finally got a bottle of Blackhorn 209 powder. Went out yesterday to test.
I've got a Traditions Pursuit LT frontloader with a Bushnell Trophy XLT mounted on it.
This gun has been a struggle for the last 5 years... can not get a consistant group, EVER!
was at my last straw and figured i would try this powder, and if it still didn't work, I would have to sell off the gun.
first impression is that it doesn't even look like powder! more like little hollow cylinders of the exact same shap and length, and no dust or anything like that.
when loading, the bullet seats firmly, no crushing sensation.
first shot felt good.
I probably shot off about 20 rounds total (i had the scope off, and remounted it so had to bring it back in)
the last round went down the barrel as easily as the first, like the bottle claims.
I am now shooting sub 3" groups, never have i done this with my M/L, and am super happy!I feel like if i had more time to play with the powder charge, i could bring it in tighter, but just ran out of time.
This stuff did everything the bottle says it would, untill it came to cleaning.
Bottle says a couple patches with Hoppes #9 and done... it took about 15 patches at least (but still not a big deal)
the breach plug came out like i never took a single shot, and when inspecting the barrel when i got home, there was no sign of a "crud ring" just soot in the barrel.
just figured i would write this as i havn't seen anybody on here talk about this powder and must say i recomend it!
it was hard to find on the other hand! Cabela's was out, Wholesale doen't sell it, so i found some at Height's Archery on Portage (only had 2 bottles left) It is a little pricy, but still cheaper in comparison to preformed pellets!
I am looking forward to the M/L season more than i ever have!
I've got a Traditions Pursuit LT frontloader with a Bushnell Trophy XLT mounted on it.
This gun has been a struggle for the last 5 years... can not get a consistant group, EVER!
was at my last straw and figured i would try this powder, and if it still didn't work, I would have to sell off the gun.
first impression is that it doesn't even look like powder! more like little hollow cylinders of the exact same shap and length, and no dust or anything like that.
when loading, the bullet seats firmly, no crushing sensation.
first shot felt good.
I probably shot off about 20 rounds total (i had the scope off, and remounted it so had to bring it back in)
the last round went down the barrel as easily as the first, like the bottle claims.
I am now shooting sub 3" groups, never have i done this with my M/L, and am super happy!I feel like if i had more time to play with the powder charge, i could bring it in tighter, but just ran out of time.
This stuff did everything the bottle says it would, untill it came to cleaning.
Bottle says a couple patches with Hoppes #9 and done... it took about 15 patches at least (but still not a big deal)
the breach plug came out like i never took a single shot, and when inspecting the barrel when i got home, there was no sign of a "crud ring" just soot in the barrel.
just figured i would write this as i havn't seen anybody on here talk about this powder and must say i recomend it!
it was hard to find on the other hand! Cabela's was out, Wholesale doen't sell it, so i found some at Height's Archery on Portage (only had 2 bottles left) It is a little pricy, but still cheaper in comparison to preformed pellets!
I am looking forward to the M/L season more than i ever have!