Originally Posted by
txhunter58
About 777. You might have some problems with ignition. I went to using fffg powder.
But remember that fffg is more powerful than ffg, so reduce the load by about 10% from what you would use for ffg
I've never had any problems with ignition using Triple 7 in any of my percussion rifles, but I definitely wouldn't use it in a flintlock. It requires more heat to ignite than blackpowder does, and that's why it doesn't work well in flintlocks.
As far as fffg vs ffg, I have never heard that you need to reduce the load by 10% for fffg black, but then again I personally don't believe that "hot" or max loads accomplish anything more than wasting powder so I don't push the limits for any of my rifles.
It's my understanding that as far as Triple 7 is concerned that you should reduce the load by 10%. At least that's what I've heard and read since it came on the market so that's what I do when using it in comparison loads to blackpowder. I'm sure others have more info/input on this than I do.
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