Triple seven FFF black powder

Oakie

Anyone ever use this stuff in their muzzle loader??? I just bought three new cans for ten bucks at a flee market.It had a price tag of 22 dollars a can on it. I figured I would give it a try.Coundnt beat the price.

hillbille

only misfires I ever had were with the imitations, I only use black powder, good luck.......

Gatofeo

Hodgdon 777 should not be used in brass-framed revolvers. Hodgdon says so in its website or on the can, can't recall which.
Brass-framed revolvers can't take a lot of pressure without damage to the frame, brass being softer than steel.
But 777 should work okay in other arms, including steel-framed cap and ball revolvers.
However, 777 should not be used as a black powder equal, like Pyrodex is. Hodgdon suggests you reduce 777 fifteen percent. See the Hodgdon site for full information. Hodgdon has trained ballisticians and modern equipment to measure pressures and identify problems.

slumlord44

I would not shoot brass frame revolvers period but that is my choice. Been using 777 for years and like it just fine. Also use black when I choose to. Whatever you are shooting at will more than likely never know the difference.

steve45

I use it in my T/C Omega and in 44 mag pistol. It works great with modern primers.

Oakie

Iam going to use it in a T/C Omega 50 cal.

redhawkk480

i use 90 gr. in my Omega, my omega likes it

rong

I've tried tripple 7 but don't care for it.
I find it difficult to ignite, so I switched to
Blackhorn 209 which is outstanding for the 209
ignition.
I know longer have an inline,(gave my Omega
to my godson, it's like shooting a singleshot 30-30)
I've gone back to the traditional ML,
so now I shoot a Renegade and Seneca using
Pyrodex RS.
I've never used blackpowder,someday I'll give it
a chance.

andersk

It's a great product. You got it for a GREAT price. I've used it in all my muzzle loader long guns for about 10 years. Great BP substitute. No problems at all, except the crud ring ... just clean it out barrel from time to time.

jess69

I love the stuff, and it was a great price. The only warning I would give is keep it tightly closed. 777 is Hygroscopic(I think that is the word), which means it quickly draws moisture. It will turn into a slimy mess overnight if left exposed.

bartman45

777 s not blackpowder, it is a substitute....

andersk

Right you are ... 777 is a BP substitute. And a very good one, I might add!

bartman45

quote:Originally posted by andersk
Right you are ... 777 is a BP substitute. And a very good one, I might add!


The 1968 song says it best...."Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing".......[:)]

bambambam

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XP100

Use 15% less 777 than BP or Pyrodex to get the same velocity. That came from Hodgden literature. FFF give me better cocsostancy then 2f powder.

slumlord44

Been using it for years. Works great. You got a great deal. As said, not for brass framed revolvers and follow the loading instruction. Gives higher velocity than Black powder.