Author Topic: Triple 7 & corrosion (Read 652 times)

broker · « **on:** November 17, 2003, 11:58:58 AM »

Hi guys, am going to be shooting Triple 7 on upcoming deer hunt.. As newcomer to Black Powder Hunting, was wondering how long it takes for corrosion to set in a fired (fouled) barrel of Triple 7. Appears muzzleloaders are much like rifles in that generally flyers are encountered on first couple of shots with a squeaky clean bore. I live in Illinois and our muzzleloader season starts on a thursday and ends on sunday. Thought about firing a fouling shot through on Wednesday night, and not cleaning bore until i get a deer or sunday night, whichever comes first (probably Sunday if history repeats itself;). Assume corrosion would set in barring this idea, but thought i'd check with guys that know. Anyway, your thoughts are appreciated on how long can let go before cleaning with this particular powder. thanks.

upnorth · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2003, 12:36:56 PM »

had the same questions as you do. my idea was to go to the range and fire a shot off a clean barrel, then a fouled barrel. with 777, first shot and 2nd shot less that 1/2" difference with my encore. all I do is run a dry patch to remove the excess and snap a cap. beware... rifles are as different as women are; and some can be just as finicky. (lol) get to the range and check before your season.

Bullseye · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2003, 01:30:35 PM »

Mine will shoot 5 shot groups with all the holes touching without any fouling shot or cleaning between shots. Then clean it and it will do the same thing again and again. Unless you prove that you need a fouling shot like the other poster mentioned, do not worry about it.

hiker270 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2003, 11:39:19 AM »

I have found that no fouling shot is necessary with 777. Both my Encore 209x50 and my CVA Hunterbolt 45. shoot the same first shot or 3rd. I normally clean after 3 shot groups to aid in getting the sabot down the barrel.[/b]