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How many grains of blackhorn 209 should I use?
Typically, guns are rated for 150 grains of black powder or Pyrodex. Blackhorn 209 is more energetic and will achieve or exceed the velocities of Pyrodex with less powder. See our load data page for maximum volumetric charges.
Can I use blackhorn 209 powder?
Blackhorn 209 is definitely out because it requires a 209 primer for reliable ignition. The same goes for 777 pellets. While it probably won’t work in a flintlock, some hunters and shooters have had success using loose 777 powder in sidelock muzzleloaders, particularly those using a musket cap as opposed to a #11 cap.
Does blackhorn 209 have a shelf life?
Blackhorn 209 is virtually non-hygroscopic. Changes in temperature or humidity do not affect performance. Blackhorn 209 will not setup or degrade like some other propellants. Shelf life is essentially unlimited.
How many shots are in a blackhorn 209?
Now that we know that, we can figure out how many 100 gr equivalent (2 pellet) loads there are in a jug of Blackhorn 209. So you would have 73.52 shots tht would be the equivalent to your 2 pellet loads.
Is blackhorn 209 corrosive?
Therefore, unless they have changed their formulation in the past twelve months and removed the sulfur, Blackhorn 209 has some of the same corrosive components of conventional black powder. With all of the above having been said: Blackhorn 209 is an excellent propellant.
Who manufactures blackhorn 209 powder?
Hodgdon Powder Company
Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate smokeless powder brands and the Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader brand from Western Powders.
Who makes blackhorn powder?
Hodgdon Powder Company Acquires Ramshot Powder, Accurate Powder and Blackhorn 209 from Western Powders. Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate smokeless powder brands and the Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader brand from Western Powders.
Who has blackhorn 209?
Hodgdon purchased Blackhorn 209 from Western Powders in October 2020.
What does a breech plug do?
(Gun.) in breech-loading guns, the metal plug or cylinder which closes the aperture in the breech, through which the gun is loaded.
Where is the blackhorn 209 powder?
Who Makes Blackhorn 209? It’s important to note that Hodgdon doesn’t manufacture Blackhorn 209 on their own, the powder is produced across the Montana border in Canada.