- Joined
- Dec 6, 2019
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I started shooting muzzle loaders in 1977. In that time I've used them all and have definite opinions about them. I currently use black powder and I will continue to do so until I can't get it anymore. I'm currently working off a can of DuPont 2F from the 60's. Be cause it still burns like it was brad new, and you can't say that about the subs!
Triple 7 is the only sub I will ever consider using again. It works well, cleans up fine, and has a longer shelf life once opened than the others.
Pyrodex should only be used to start bonfires. If you have a can of it, give it to someone you don't like.
The rest - can not be trusted if they've been open for any significant length of time. I've had more misfire and hangfires with these so-called propellants than I ever had with black or T7. When they cost me a number of deer, I switched back to 2F balck powder and left the ignition problems behind me.
Triple 7 is the only sub I will ever consider using again. It works well, cleans up fine, and has a longer shelf life once opened than the others.
Pyrodex should only be used to start bonfires. If you have a can of it, give it to someone you don't like.
The rest - can not be trusted if they've been open for any significant length of time. I've had more misfire and hangfires with these so-called propellants than I ever had with black or T7. When they cost me a number of deer, I switched back to 2F balck powder and left the ignition problems behind me.