Hey guys , Happy New Year . I got a question regarding Reloading a Muzzleloader .... I'm shooting a TC Encore 50cal I'm using two pellets and a 250 gr Shockwave bullet , I was sold Shotgun Primers cause they didn't have regular 209 s and told they burn hotter which is better but , I'm having a issue after my first shot the next sabot will only load within 3/4" of the pellets (ramrod is marked) and is super fouled . Is this normal ??? Am I using too hot of a primer getting an incomplete burn leaving to much residue behind ?? I would think that you should be able to get at least two shots without having to clean , no ??? I'm totally new to this and just want to be safe . Thanks for any assistants .
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That's a common problem with Triple7, commonly known as a crud ring.
Blackhorn 209 does not suffer this at all.
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I have a TC triumph and use two triple 7 pellets. But I switched from Shockwave bullets to Powerbelts so I can load it twice more before cleaning if I had to while hunting. Near impossible with the shockwaves. I plan to try three pellets next yr or the Buckhorn powder as the deer I got this year, while dead at 50 yrds of run, the bullet did not pass through after breaking the near side leg. And I think last year just ribs and no pass through. I want a bit more blood trail if I can.
Also I use a 50 cal brush to get the crud off quick then cleaning patches.
Also I use a 50 cal brush to get the crud off quick then cleaning patches.
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Switch to blackhorn 209 powder. You will never look back. No fouling issues whatsoever.
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You have some very good recommendations in this thread to follow. Myself....I shoot a T/C Triumph topped with 2x7 scope. I load it with 100 gr Triple 7 powder and 300gr Hornady XTP MAG bullet and Harvester sabot. At the range, I swab the barrel after each shot. A simple patch sprayed with a Windex/Vinegar mixture, it's cheap and works great to do a quick clean of the barrel between shots. This makes it easier to seat the next bullet and also have a clean barrel to shoot the next shot out of.
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