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Post by catdaddy75 on Nov 15, 2006 23:00:11 GMT -5
i,m new to smokepoles so i need some help if possible.i have a cva .50 caliber.i bought 295 gr powerbelts,and 777 pellets.i am wanting to shoot 150 gr of powder.is this a bad idea?do i need that much powder?oh yeah the gun i have is a inline 209 primer cva buckhorn magnum.thanks in advance
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Post by hornharvester on Nov 15, 2006 23:28:58 GMT -5
100 grains of T-7 and a 295 bullet is enough for the CVA and will kill any animal on the North America continent. Check their website and make sure they recommend using that much powder in your gun. h.h.
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Post by paul3 on Nov 16, 2006 4:52:47 GMT -5
I,ve been hunting with one for 4 years. 100 grains is all you need.Mine is a tac driver with 100 grains of pyrodex and a 265gr. Hornaday sabit.
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Post by catdaddy75 on Nov 16, 2006 6:05:34 GMT -5
so any powder you put in over 100 gr is wasted or not needed.if it aint raining im going to shoot tomight after work.will try 100gr and go from there.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Nov 16, 2006 10:50:54 GMT -5
My muzzleloader will handle 150 grain charges, but I also use a 100 grain charge. I started out with the hundred grain charge, and never saw a need to go to the 150. You will save money also not using three pellets every time.
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Post by catdaddy75 on Nov 16, 2006 17:22:44 GMT -5
well i took her out to the range today.i havent had that much fun since i was a kid plunkin cans with my .22.my only concern is i ran off and left my cleanin stuff at home,so i was sightin it in with a dirty barrell.have been reading where you need to keep clean as possible.will this make a difference?should i clean and re-shoot?am i reading to much in to this?
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Post by hornharvester on Nov 16, 2006 22:05:54 GMT -5
make sure you take out the breech plug and clean. 777 has a bad reputation for seizing the breech plug. use anit-seize lube and Teflon tape on the threads. clean the barrel with windex and wipe it clean and you should be good to go. h.h.
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Post by catdaddy75 on Nov 17, 2006 6:23:19 GMT -5
yes i found that out   got home and was breaking it down to clean.cant even budge the breech plug,taking into work today and use the vise and big wrench i guess.definately will be plenty of lube when it goes back on. |
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Nov 17, 2006 11:18:00 GMT -5
I thought the Powerbelt instructions said to run a wet patch thru the barrel after every shot?
I don't shoot these but I thought I recalled reading this?
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Post by chicobrownbear on Nov 17, 2006 15:16:13 GMT -5
I thought the Powerbelt instructions said to run a wet patch thru the barrel after every shot? I don't shoot these but I thought I recalled reading this? I think the 777 instructions say that. I think you're right. It can be tough to seat bullets if you don't. |
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Post by catdaddy75 on Nov 17, 2006 18:44:04 GMT -5
i've read every piece of paper i can find with the 777 and powerbelt's,cant find where it mention's that.
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got home and was breaking it down to clean.cant even budge the breech plug,taking into work today and use the vise and big wrench i guess.definately will be plenty of lube when it goes back on.