Hey guys does Triple se7en hold up to their word about cleaning?

And what is better those pellets or Pyrodex....your opinion?

Thanks

Just water cleans the fouled 777 powder... any temperature too!

Now mixing in bullet residue/fouling like lead, copper, plastic ... etc... now that requires more than just water.

Even though Pyrodex & 777 pellets were created equal in energy & velocity, 777 has no stink, much better corrosion protection than Pyrodex & it's easier to clean. All this comes with a price though. You will see a price difference when you shop.

Your best buy remains 777 loose powder. It's almost 1/3rd cheaper than pellets -- you can tweak your powder charges in five grain increments -- plus 777 loose is approximently 15% more potent than Pyrodex RS.

I tried the T7 pellets last year and will not be spending the extra cash for less smell or elbow grease. I actually went back to Pyrodex for the hunting season. If you want pellets I say stick with the pyrodex. However if loose then the T7 has some nice payoffs. I have been back tingering with T7 loose and plan on using it this fall.

Don't tell me this crap, I went out and bought a pound of loose 777 and 100-50gr pellets of 777 for 49 dollars last night to try this weekend. I was expecting 2300fps velocity, with little cleanup and 2" groups with 250gr sabots.

Ya, I had heard that they were better than Pyrodex so I figured what the heck...but man they're 10 bucks more than Pyrodex pellets. I think I may just get a flask and try some loose I think it will be more fun that way anyway. And with the use of speedloaders you won't have to worry about time consuming loading on a second shot(if neccesary)

Thank ya'all

Get loose Triple Se7en. Remember it is 15% stronger then Pyrodex RS so adjust your measure accordingly. Once you work up your load, then you need to measure out your charges for hunting.

What I do is I saved about 20 little plastic containers from 35mm camera film containers. Plastic pill bottle would work too if you know someone or someplace where you can get your hands on them. I measure out the powder and put it in them when I hunt. That is my charge, then I carry the sabot and bullet in another little box. That way I dump a container of powder and fish out the projectile and I am hunting.

All you need carry then is the ramrod of course, a short starter, and your five powder containers and little box of bullets when you hunt. I carry a dog bone capper for the 209 primers, or a straight line musket capper for the musket nipple. All that fits in my around the waist fanny pack/hand warmer. Aong with my compass, GPS, flashlight, matches, and the list goes on and on...

I personally like Triple Se7en for clean up. It is real easy to clean. I use it on some of my sidelocks with excellent results. I have lately got on a real black powder kick and have been shooting Goex and Swiss powder, so the Triple Se7en has been sitting on the shelf waiting for hunting season.

I started using 777 FFG last year and I won't go back. Easy clean up and I am getting great results with T/C 300 grain Shockwaves.

I'll look into it, I'm starting to think I may become a loose powder guy... the pellets are easier but like I said previously...If I wanted easier I'd stick with my 7MM

Thanks all

Just got back from my first go'round with my new Black Diamond. I was really impressed with how easy the 777 was to clean out, no more than five minutes between salvos. I ended up only lobbing twenty rounds out but I did get her close, but not final on my sight in. Right now I'm getting about a 21/2 to 3 inch group at 50yds....but 3 inches to the right. So I'm not there yet.I think another 20 rounds and I'll be good. Man these BP's are a kick I think this will probably be one of the best investments I've made in the gun world....just a joy to shoot and a fun time using them

Thanks all for your advice and I'm sure I'll be picking your brain in the future[8D]

I don't think I have ever shot more than 20 shots with a black powder in one session. That is a lot for a black powder. Yes, indeed, BP is not centerfire shootin, and it is great it is not.