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Old 12-30-2009 | 05:24 PM
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ronlaughlin
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Originally Posted by Big Z
I might use it if it cost half as much. Also, the reliability issue some have had makes me wonder how it would perform in negative temps. I know RS works fine, always.

BH209 is the only powder that i use. I use it in an Omega, and in an Accura. The W209 is the primer used in both rifles.

I leave my rifles loaded over night in the cab of the truck in all kinda weather. Be it rain or snow or blue skies. Be it 40* during the night, or as low as -19*. The Omega has never failed to fire; it fires with authority. The Accura has suffered one misfire, and one hang fire.

Both rifles have seen several nights of sub-zero temperatures. The Omega is 100% reliable. The Accura isn't perfect; hotter primers may be the answer, or perhaps a more concave face breech plug, or both.
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