Triple Seven Powder
10-29-2003, 01:32 PM
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Triple Seven Powder
Anyone use the triple seven powder?
I switched to the t7 this week from pyrodex. I had something strange happen. The cap went of but the bullet and the pellets exited the barrel at about 40 fps and the pellets burned on the ground about 20 feet from me. What happened here?
I switched to the t7 this week from pyrodex. I had something strange happen. The cap went of but the bullet and the pellets exited the barrel at about 40 fps and the pellets burned on the ground about 20 feet from me. What happened here?
10-29-2003, 01:49 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Triple Seven Powder
Not enough spark, faulty primer, bullet not seated all the way, plugged nipple, moisture could be a few problems. Did it happen more than once? Was it at the end of your range session?
You said cap are you using number 10 caps or mags or 209 primers? I haven' t had a hang fire with T7 and 209' s but have heard others say they have with other ignition types. I actually though T7 requires 209, is this not the case? Not familar with the disc rifles, so I appologize if these above question are N/A.
Clean her out good and give her a go again. Good Luck
You said cap are you using number 10 caps or mags or 209 primers? I haven' t had a hang fire with T7 and 209' s but have heard others say they have with other ignition types. I actually though T7 requires 209, is this not the case? Not familar with the disc rifles, so I appologize if these above question are N/A.
Clean her out good and give her a go again. Good Luck
10-30-2003, 08:36 AM
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RE: Triple Seven Powder
Sorry for the lack of info.
I was shooting a DISC rifle with 100gr T7 shooting a powerbelt 245gr bullet. I did have the gun loaded...in fact I found the bullet in tact on the driveway about 20-30 feet from the gun.
It was in the middle of my session. I shot about 12 times and I cleaned the gun after about six shots. It only happened 1 time. I am thinking it was a dud pellet.
I was shooting a DISC rifle with 100gr T7 shooting a powerbelt 245gr bullet. I did have the gun loaded...in fact I found the bullet in tact on the driveway about 20-30 feet from the gun.
It was in the middle of my session. I shot about 12 times and I cleaned the gun after about six shots. It only happened 1 time. I am thinking it was a dud pellet.
10-30-2003, 10:05 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Triple Seven Powder
Quite possibly when you cleaned your gun you forced gunk into the breech area preventing the spark from doing it' s job. I have found a pass through with a dry patch after each shot with T7 eliminates problems, makes it easier to clean and provides the best accuracy. I also snap just a 209 after the patch pass to ensure I have a clean nipple...just a suggestion.
10-30-2003, 07:46 PM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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RE: Triple Seven Powder
When I bought my new CVA Mountain Stalker in .54 caliber last month, I made this into a " test" rifle you might say. All my other rifles are Pyrodex Select rifles. I tuned this one with Triple Se7en and to be honest, I am so impressed with the stuff I am going to work harder to tune the others to it also. I believe it has a faster ignition time. And a definate recoil.
This new Stalker will shoot very very tight groups with the T-7. And the power it has is fantastic. The charge the rifle liked is 85 grains. Which would be close to 100 grains of Pyrodex so I was told. I did have to use a wonderwad between the charge and the patch with the T-7 because it burned the patches up. I mean like, smoked them!! Yet with a roundball this thing is deadly.
I did try some Triple Se7en in my Traditions Pioneer which is a .50 caliber and no matter what charge I tried I could not get the rifle to group with T-7. As soon as I went back to the Pyrodex, it was back in the bullseye. I am going to try and work the other rifles to T-7. Even though it is much more expensive, it cleans up a lot easier, and hunting and shooting in the rain was not a problem..
This new Stalker will shoot very very tight groups with the T-7. And the power it has is fantastic. The charge the rifle liked is 85 grains. Which would be close to 100 grains of Pyrodex so I was told. I did have to use a wonderwad between the charge and the patch with the T-7 because it burned the patches up. I mean like, smoked them!! Yet with a roundball this thing is deadly.
I did try some Triple Se7en in my Traditions Pioneer which is a .50 caliber and no matter what charge I tried I could not get the rifle to group with T-7. As soon as I went back to the Pyrodex, it was back in the bullseye. I am going to try and work the other rifles to T-7. Even though it is much more expensive, it cleans up a lot easier, and hunting and shooting in the rain was not a problem..
10-31-2003, 07:16 AM
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RE: Triple Seven Powder
Cayuga D. Thanks for the input.
The shot that misfired was the first after cleaning with cotton patch and solvent. I did not have a tool to clean the breech but it was visibly clear (I could see daylight through it).
The pitting is so bad in my gun I think it is ruined. The pitting seems to be right around where the pellets were. I am wondering if I can get the bullet past the pitting by using 150 grains to make the load longer.
The shot that misfired was the first after cleaning with cotton patch and solvent. I did not have a tool to clean the breech but it was visibly clear (I could see daylight through it).
The pitting is so bad in my gun I think it is ruined. The pitting seems to be right around where the pellets were. I am wondering if I can get the bullet past the pitting by using 150 grains to make the load longer.