Cold Temps and Muzzleloaders
05-02-2011, 03:10 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Posts: 3,732
05-02-2011, 07:26 AM
#23
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,917
Much bad weather possible in June. Cold, and windy days common in June. July is the time to visit Montana.
That's hard for a Southern boy to even imagine. Cold in June just doesn't fit my frame of reference. 
05-02-2011, 11:42 AM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
July and August is the time to fish the BitterRoot. June is too early in the year.
Back to the topic.
Personally I do not believe your problem was with the temp. I believe your problem is with the humidity. Or to keep it simple. moisture.
I have noticed drastic problems with the so called "superpowders" with moisture. So I have went back to black. Problem is solved.
Let the other guys argue about an extra 100 fps, or which powder drills the absolute smallest hole in a paper target at 100 yards from a benchrest.
Personally I do not care about bench rests, or the ittsiest bittsiest smallest hole.
I care about good solid ignition 100% of the time. And in all conditions. And the answer to that is black powder, and a big lead bullet!! Pretty simple. Tom.
Back to the topic.
Personally I do not believe your problem was with the temp. I believe your problem is with the humidity. Or to keep it simple. moisture.
I have noticed drastic problems with the so called "superpowders" with moisture. So I have went back to black. Problem is solved.
Let the other guys argue about an extra 100 fps, or which powder drills the absolute smallest hole in a paper target at 100 yards from a benchrest.
Personally I do not care about bench rests, or the ittsiest bittsiest smallest hole.
I care about good solid ignition 100% of the time. And in all conditions. And the answer to that is black powder, and a big lead bullet!! Pretty simple. Tom.
