Blackhorn 209 vs 777 vs Goex Black Powder

[MikePal]

Pulled this off another site..

I know guys like to obsess over 'velocity' when shooting so here is a good review of three of the most common powders used for shooting 'Smoke Poles'...

shared from article: http://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/bla...-black-powder/

As you can see, every single Blackhorn 209 and 777 load produced higher velocities (150-500fps) than comparable loads using Goex black powder.

The Goex black powder was also the dirtiest propellant I used in this test by a long stretch.

777 (of all types) was better, but still relatively dirty with the 777 FireStar pellets producing the least fouling of the bunch. Blackhorn 209 produced significantly less fouling than both the 777 and Goex black powder.

At the same time, the Blackhorn 209 and loose 777 loads were comparable in performance with a difference of approximately 100fps in average velocity.

However, both Blackhorn 209 loads had BY FAR the smallest standard deviation out of any load tested. Since standard deviation quantifies the amount of variation in a data set, this means that Blackhorn 209 produced the most consistent velocities.

[fishhawk]

Big fan of the Blackhorn 209, made the switch a few years ago and wont go back to anything else. Worth the extra cost in the time and hassle I save in cleaning.

[cantgetright]

No info on the IMR white hot pellets? Got a muzzleloader last Christmas and was told they are the cleanest burning ones yet. But due to health issues I haven't been able to test it yet.

[rf2]

I've gone back to Whitehots after trying 777. The reduced fouling is remarkable. I haven't been able to justify the crazy cost of Blackhorn 209 to myself. Whitehots seem to be a good compromise between cost and fouling.

[js4fn]

I’m switching to BH209 from T7. Have the powder haven’t shot any yet chiropractor is still working on my neck and shoulder twice a week
Feeling pretty good maybe this weekend I’ll work up some loads