Originally Posted by
sabotloader
T7-3f ignites and reaches peak pressure much faster than 2f in fact so fast the ability of the bore to increase the volume of gas it can contain, especially when shooting a 300 grain bullet is hampered.
Yep that was me out thinking myself. I was thinking that in a short of barrel the faster powder would give me better velocity. Stupid bp rookie.
Originally Posted by
sabotloader
and I think Cayugad also suggested a new nipple -
mitchmtm1 your current 209 nipple might be eroded. Have you looked at the hammer spring, BP residue can eat a spring fairly easily if it has not been cleaned well and it might be a bit weak.
Everything looks like new on the rifle (except the nipple now) and the spring is in perfect condition.
Thanks everyone for the help and info.
Mitch