777 vs pyrodex
 

I just got a T/C Omega for christmas and will be using pellets instead of the powder. I am new to muzzleloaders and would like to know the differences and advantages of using 777 or pyrodex. I think they are about the same cost.

Alos suggestions on bullets for whitetails and a scope ($200) for the gun.

Thanks.

RE: 777 vs pyrodex
 

From Hogdon's 2004 load magazine, 777 is less dense so you have figure out the volume eqiuvalent to blackpowder or pyrodex. They give an example that a 100gr blackpowder load would equal 76gr of 777. 777 is also cleaner than pyrodex or bp and produces better velocity, so the article states.

RE: 777 vs pyrodex
 

I'd use the 777 in loose form.

RE: 777 vs pyrodex
 

My buddy got an Omega recently and used two 777 pellets and a 295 grain Powerbelt Aerotips. He said he was right on at 100 yards sighting it in and couldn't have been more pleased.

RE: 777 vs pyrodex
 

That's funny. I had 100 grains of 777 and the same bullet; couldn't get shotgroups of less than 8 inches.

I'm using 90 grains of loose 777 and 250 grain QT spitzer sabots and am getting quarter sized groups at a hundred yards.....

I recommend loose 777 too......

Kindest Regards,

-Will in Maryland

RE: 777 vs pyrodex
 

i have a traditions lightning but i was shooting pyrodex pellets then this year i started useing 777 and i love it i can clean my gun with just water now and its alot easier to clean too and it was shooting fine for me i use 3 50gr. pellets so 150 grains of 777 and a 50cal powerbelt and im very happy with the way my gun shoots and i think ill stick to the 777 over my regular pyrodex im mostly happy with how easily it cleans up over the old stuff

sean