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The bait of higher velocities with equal pressure with BH209 has finally got me to bite, I am going to try some out, despite earlier claims I was not interested and would not be baited. You guys are some good marketers!
One thing to point out.... BH is not as effective with the smaller bullets creating that extra velocity as it is with the heavier. The progressive burning nature of the powder provides this unique charactersitic.
A month ago when shooting my Omega with both BH and T7-
2f with equal charges of both and shooting a 200 grain XTP - i actually got greater velocity with the T7 than I did with BH - I do not remember the numbers but they are recorded at home. if you would be interested. That difference between T7-2F and BH goes away in a hurry with a 300 grain projectile the BH will create more velocity.
I beleive and i have not tested it to be a fact but if you were shooting like charges of T7-3f and BH and a 200 grain projectile the 3f projectile might be significantly higher.
If you have not seen them here are some numbers that show 3f to produce really close velocities with BH....
http://www.hpmuzzleloading.com/SpecialReport2.html
If you fight the 'crud ring' then BH is the way to go if your pocket book can handle it.