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thank you for the welcome sir.i didnt know of the breechplug problem with the krb thanks for the information.ill call knight and see if they have that breechplug available yet.if not ill try some t7 next time.im shooting barns tmz 250 grain yellow sabots which i had no problem with before so i dont think theirs a problem their if you have any other suggestions id like to hear them cayugad.

You guys probably think I am nuts. But I really am very careful with my powder and when I shoot my rifle. I have shot it in hot and cold weather, and high and low humidity. Never had a problem. The last time I shot the rifle was Sept. 1. I shot it one time. I hit the 1 inch bullseye at 100 yards. The same way the rifle has shot all along.

I blame myself. I thought I should buy a new pound of powder, but I was cheap.

I have shot several snow tests in high humidity to make sure the rifle was burning all the powder, even in the worst conditions. So I really do not think that is the problem.

I did get the deer so everything worked out alright. However I will probaly go back to straight BP and a heavy conical. I have all year to work that out.

For me Murphy's Law applies at all times.

I will check out the primers, but I have never had a primer problem in my life.

It just goes to show that you think you are doing everything right. But it is impossible to cover all the variables. However I do learn from my mistakes. No more 777 for me. Tom.

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You guys probably think I am nuts. But I really am very careful with my powder and when I shoot my rifle. I have shot it in hot and cold weather, and high and low humidity. Never had a problem. The last time I shot the rifle was Sept. 1. I shot it one time. I hit the 1 inch bullseye at 100 yards. The same way the rifle has shot all along.

I blame myself. I thought I should buy a new pound of powder, but I was cheap.

I have shot several snow tests in high humidity to make sure the rifle was burning all the powder, even in the worst conditions. So I really do not think that is the problem.

I did get the deer so everything worked out alright. However I will probaly go back to straight BP and a heavy conical. I have all year to work that out.

For me Murphy's Law applies at all times.

I will check out the primers, but I have never had a primer problem in my life.

It just goes to show that you think you are doing everything right. But it is impossible to cover all the variables. However I do learn from my mistakes. No more 777 for me. Tom.

sounds like you got to old of powder going on.im having problems with blackhorn 209 in my krb7.i just called knight rifles and they told me my breech plug is the problem,and that there working on a new breechplug and it would be available next month.so ill try some t 7 untll then.

have you tried t7 in you krb?if so i was wondering how well it ignited...im going to try some in mine this weekend if the weather is decent.right now its snowing here in northeastern pa.about 7 in. allready.

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I do put the cover on tightly, with a piece of platic wrap under it.

I do the same thing with my powders and it helps. Also when making up 20 or so speed loaders, I do it inside on the table, with a mat on the kitchen table, not outside in the garage in high humidity. Keep the lid tight and don't leave it off for a long period of time.
Chap

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have you tried t7 in you krb?if so i was wondering how well it ignited...im going to try some in mine this weekend if the weather is decent.right now its snowing here in northeastern pa.about 7 in. allready.

No I've never shot anything through it except Pyrodex pellets and Pyrodex RS. Two 50gr pellets seem to work good and 120gr loose RS shoots great.

I wouldn't call year old powder too finicky. Depending how many times that can had been open or closed throughout the year, temperature changes etc. I am kind of anile and make sure I have fresh powder for the hunting season. I like 777 and its easy cleaning properties.

Almost 200 yersa ago a German General said "all skill is but a vapor if an Angel decides to pee in your touch hole. He knew Murphy on a first name basis.

I like that quote.
Angels do indeed pee in placesat times where they shouldn't be peeing.

:D Al