ClintV
Single-Sixer
I've been fooling around with my Old Army, trying to find a suitable BP substitute that ignites reliably. (real black is impossible to find locally, no one wants to mess with storage)I came across a pound of Triple-7 FFFG, first time I'd seen it, and decided to give it a go. 40 grains behind a .457 put the ball right on the bullseye at 25 yards, with the rear sight cranked all the way down. And the best part was it went bang every single time, no hangfires, no FTFs.
On second thought, maybe the best part was the cleanup..... :wink:
I know this load is a little heavier than most folks use, but I wanted all the gas I could get as I plan to carry it for a back up during our BP season next week. I lost a good buck last year when he got up before I could get reloaded. I'd have given my eye teeth to have had a quick follow up shot then, I don't plan to let it happen again. :?
On second thought, maybe the best part was the cleanup..... :wink:
I know this load is a little heavier than most folks use, but I wanted all the gas I could get as I plan to carry it for a back up during our BP season next week. I lost a good buck last year when he got up before I could get reloaded. I'd have given my eye teeth to have had a quick follow up shot then, I don't plan to let it happen again. :?