redneck2
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I have a Browning BPCR Hi-Wall in .45-90 that's never been fired. Looking to change that this summer. I have brass and reload so that's no problem
My dilemma is what powder to use to start. I have the choice of smokeless, black, or a BP substitute. I know that the most "logical" would be smokeless, but it seems a shame to have a 90 grain capacity and only use 1/2 of it (Water's "Pet Loads" lists charges in the 50 grain range).
Black actually probably would give the best performance and would be traditional, but my concern is corrosion in the receiver and action areas that are hard to get to for cleaning. That said, it's tough to beat the smell of BP in the morning....
I've heard mixed reviews on BP substitutes, but Triple 7 seems to be the product of choice at this point. No corrosion but supposedly duplicates BP performance, but I don't know if this holds true with cartridges.
Anybody have experience with this????
My dilemma is what powder to use to start. I have the choice of smokeless, black, or a BP substitute. I know that the most "logical" would be smokeless, but it seems a shame to have a 90 grain capacity and only use 1/2 of it (Water's "Pet Loads" lists charges in the 50 grain range).
Black actually probably would give the best performance and would be traditional, but my concern is corrosion in the receiver and action areas that are hard to get to for cleaning. That said, it's tough to beat the smell of BP in the morning....
I've heard mixed reviews on BP substitutes, but Triple 7 seems to be the product of choice at this point. No corrosion but supposedly duplicates BP performance, but I don't know if this holds true with cartridges.
Anybody have experience with this????