Recommendation on M/L Propellant

[archer36]

I've been shooting Pyrodex for years and I am running low so it's a good time to consider options. My main issue with Pyrodex is the fouling. They are very dirty. So I am mainly interested in one's that shoot "clean". Lots of different powders came out in the last 10 years or so. I know lots of people like BH209 but I will only use pellets. Thank you.

Edited October 26, 2019 by archer36

[BHC]

I like the convenience of pellets...I get great results with two pellets of TRIPLE 7 MAGNUM 

[archer36]

14 minutes ago, BHC said:

I like the convenience of pellets...I get great results with two pellets of TRIPLE 7 MAGNUM 

Yes, I use only 100 gr also.  How much do they foul the barrel?

Edited October 26, 2019 by archer36

[BHC]

4 minutes ago, archer36 said:

Yes, I use only 100 gr also.  How much do they foul the barrel?

Not as bad as black powder,  but not as good as blackthorn

When at the range I clean it before leaving,  I uh se Thompson Center cleaning solvent it works great,

[Rutting Buck]

Blackhorn 209

[archer36]

Just now, Rutting Buck said:

Blackhorn 209

Do they have pellets? 

[BHC]

1 minute ago, archer36 said:

Do they have pellets? 

Nope

[Tarhunt]

1 minute ago, archer36 said:

Do they have pellets? 

Not that I know of. Triple 7 is your best best if you're going to stay with pellets. They will leave a crud ring. 

[BHC]

1 minute ago, Tarhunt said:

Not that I know of. Triple 7 is your best best if you're going to stay with pellets. They will leave a crud ring. 

Never experienced it, but then I clean my gun ASAP

[Tarhunt]

Just now, BHC said:

Never experienced it, but then I clean my gun ASAP

I've had issues with it in my Savage before switching to White Hots and it solved the problem. 

[Tarhunt]

4 minutes ago, Tarhunt said:

Not that I know of. Triple 7 is your best best if you're going to stay with pellets. They will leave a crud ring. 

White Hots is another option. They are extremely sensitive to moisture though. 

[archer36]

1 minute ago, Tarhunt said:

I've had issues with it in my Savage before switching to White Hots and it solved the problem. 

John, How did you like the White Hots?

Edited October 26, 2019 by archer36

[electric10162]

I've used Triple 7 for many years with great results. Three 50 grain pellets in my TC Encore. Easy to clean with TC bore solvent.

[BHC]

https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/muzzleloader-powder-primers/hodgdon-triple-seven-magnum-pellets-black-powder-substitute-50-caliber-60-grains-50-pack.html

[Woodsman416]

I've always used Triple 7 pellets in my Omega. I always had great accuracy with no ignition problems. I do have to run a brush through the barrel after each shot because of the crud ring that's left at the bottom of the barrel. I picked up a Savage 10 ML-II last year and wanted to switch powders for that so I just ordered 5 lbs of Blackhorn 209 from Powder Valley to shoot out of both guns. Loose powder isn't as easy as pellets but if I don't have to swab the barrel after each shot that will more than make up for it.