Amount of loose powder compared to amount of pellets?

[BigDaddy12t]

Last year, I shot 777 loose powder, and I would like to try some 777 pellets, how would 2 50 grain pellets compare to the 80 grains of thepowder?

[lemoyne]

The pellets are designed to give the same velocity as Pyrodex so by my estimation it would give about the same velocity as 85 gr of 777FF.

[Bernie P.]

Let the gun answer your question.Forget velocity/energy load ratings.Accuracy/consistency is what counts.

[spaniel]

Originally Posted by Bernie P.

Let the gun answer your question.Forget velocity/energy load ratings.Accuracy/consistency is what counts.

I think what he's saying is he already has an accurate load, and he wants to know if he can get in the ballpark of that velocity with pellets.

Two pellets should be just a tad hot of what 80gr loose puts out (85gr equivalent for the pellets). In most guns I would not think this would put you out of the accuracy zone but there is no way to know but to try it.

If you want to have a better idea before spending the money on the pellets, shoot a couple groups with 85gr loose.

[BigDaddy12t]

Originally Posted by spaniel

I think what he's saying is he already has an accurate load, and he wants to know if he can get in the ballpark of that velocity with pellets.

Two pellets should be just a tad hot of what 80gr loose puts out (85gr equivalent for the pellets). In most guns I would not think this would put you out of the accuracy zone but there is no way to know but to try it.

If you want to have a better idea before spending the money on the pellets, shoot a couple groups with 85gr loose.

Thanks Spaniel, that is exactly what I was trying to say.

[BigDaddy12t]

Know how the pellets have a flat end, and then the other end is kind of shaped like a dome, and is shiny? What end goes in first.

[fred2012]

shiny end first

[Grouse45]

If i remember correctly, you should see some BP flakes to help ignite the 777 pellets easier.

[wis_bow_huntr]

Im going to be taking my son out hunting for the Wisconsin Mentor Program this year and was wondering what most would recomend for an 11 year old about 90lbs wet lol. Hes an excellent shot with my high power pellet gun out to 45 yards and his bow so I have no doubt hell be able to hit a deer with a gun. Just debating if I shoudl try him with a Rossi or NEF single shot 20g or take him up a notch and look for a single shot 243? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
When I started out I used my grandpas old Sears 20G Goose gun with a 32 inch barell and 2 3/4 slugs, what a mule. Im thinking of somthing a little more tame. And I know he wont be able to handle my 12G. He might be able to handle my .35 Rem but im not sure. HELP!!!

[bryant1]

I had a 243 at that age, that's probably the best gun for him too if he is accurate with the pellet gun.