best powder for inline muzzleloader
I just got a T/C encore 209x50 muzzleloader rifle and was looking for a good powder and load I was wondering about the pellets or the new I think it is called no.7 not sure I will be hunting whitetails in Pa Any info will be helpful as I always shot flintlocks Thanks Kevin
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I have used the pyrodex pellets and like them. They seem absolutely reliable on ignition. The new Triple 7 is also highly touted with greater velocity without increased pressure. I know several guys that have tried it and will never go back. I am lazy so I will wait for it in pellets.
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I have an Encore like yours. The Pyrodex Pellets have been 100% reliable since the start. I've heard that 777 powder is pretty good stuff but until they make it in pelletized form, I guess I'll stick with the Pyrodex Pellets.They are just to damn easy to use. Both of the deer couldn't tell the difference. Load was 2-50 grain and one 30 gr pellet behind a Barnes Red Hot 250gr copper hollow point. Maybe just a little more umph than needed, but it shoots great from my rifle..Penetration at 70 yards was complete. 0 -
I also have always used pyrodex pellets in my Encore with great success. I use 2-50 grain pellets with a TC pre-lube bullet. I also have taken the empty pyrodex tubes and cut them down to correct length to hold the two pellets and bullet so that all I do is pop the top dump the load and rod for a quick reload. Pyrodex is fast and easy. You bought the high tech gun, why not use high tech loads?
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I also have a T/C Encore have used the pyrodex pellets also, but found I like the clean shot pellets better ,, for bullets I found that the PowerBelt bullets from CVA are really great!! try the 295 gr. HP they are a full 50 cal and really shot good and they are the easiest bullets to load for the 2nd or 3rd round or in cold temps 0 -
I just bought a box of 50 grain pyrodex pellets and some 209M CCI primers along with T/C Mag sabots and a pack of Barnes Expander-Mz bullets I will pick gun up monday and hope to try 0 -
Did you buy the blue or SS Encore? I have the SS 209X50 and have found that I cannot get the second sabot down unless I brush between each shot. I have been told the blued is easier. That is why I love the prelubed hunter mags by TC. Each one slides down with ease without brushing. I have heard the powerbelts are great as well. The other nice thing about getting away from sabots is you regain the full .50 bore rather than .44 w/sabot.
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hawkflyer: if you try the cva powerbelts you will fine that the you will not have to swab between shots , I've fired over a dozen shots in a row without swabing the bore using CleanShot and powerbelt bullets 0 -
gskyhawk,
Yes, I have also had good success with the power belts. I use them for final sighting prior to season and then for deer season. But, I do find them to be expensive and the TC hunter mags are good fun. Buy the way, your ID implys falconry. Are you a falconer?
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