Originally Posted by
Semisane
That's an interesting chart GM54. I note the 50% of all shooters listed were using real black powder, as were 50% of the top ten.
Swiss is a great powder. I have no need for most subs either since i can buy Swiss locally for about the same price as Triple7. BH209 or Swiss are all i care to use in my smokers until i get a chance to try Olde Eynsford. Its way cheaper than Swiss and gaining in popularity quickly with BPCR shooters.
Its no real surprise, Doc Whites team shot nothing but conicals with real black at matches. They set records for the Manufacturers Match that still stand today.
http://whitemuzzleloading.com/designing-for-accuracy/
The team’s research showed that the best powder for outright accuracy is old fashioned 3fG black powder, simply because it is the most consistent with the smallest shot to shot velocity variation, even when volume measured. (they weighed each load) All of the more modern substitutes produce wider variations in velocity shot to shot than does any brand of Black powder. They admitted to liking Swiss black powder best as it is extremely consistent and very potent. Charges in the 35-55 grain range seem to work very well with the 305 grain bullet, with little difference in accuracy through the charge range. Almost any load in that range will shoot into an inch at a hundred yards.
The White team established a new record for the match, shooting 1132- 14X, eclipsing the old record of 1101-8X set in 2005 by the Knight team. David Jones also shot a new individual record for the match, shooting a 291-3X. He missed 9 points out of 300. WOW