What is a blackhorn breech plug?
The “Blackhorn QR Breech Plug” is specifically designed for use with Blackhorn and other loose powder muzzle loading propellants. “By offering QR plugs that are optimal for whichever type of propellant the shooter chooses to use, either pelletized or loose.
Can you use blackhorn 209 in a CVA Wolf?
I shoot a wolf with 120 grains of BH 209 powder and it is very easy to get good groups shooting this combination. I also shoot the blue shock wave bullet(225 grain i believe) and it is very consistent. Clean up is a breeze compared to the pyrodex pellets I used for the last 8 years.
What is a muzzleloader breech plug?
(Gun.) in breech-loading guns, the metal plug or cylinder which closes the aperture in the breech, through which the gun is loaded.
Does blackhorn 209 come in pellets?
Is Blackhorn 209 offered in pellet form? No. There are currently no plans to offer Blackhorn 209 in pellet form. Charge tubes specifically designed for Blackhorn are available that can be pre-loaded by the user and are more convenient than using pellets.
Can you use loose powder in a CVA Wolf?
Yep, it’ll handle loose BP substitute just fine. Lots of people say that loose powder shoots better for them than pellets. I like the convenience of pellets so that’s what I shoot. X2, just consistent and convenient.
Can you drill out a breech plug?
Six Pointer When using BH 209 powder in a CVA Accura V2 & MR you can order a new breech plug that is made/designed to shoot the BH 209 powder. You can also use the existing breech plug by drilling out the Flash hole so that the BH 209 powder will reliably ignite.
How many shots does it take to clean a muzzleloader?
A muzzleloader barrel simply MUST be swabbed (seasoned) between shots to remove hard caked fouling. But with seasoning… You can easily get 25 to 100+ accurate shots if you swab and dry patch the bore after every shot.
What do you soak a breech plug in?
I clean my removable breech plug by soaking it in some hot soapy water in a small plastic container. I rinse the plug with very hot water & the heat buildup from the water dries the plug.
What is the shelf life of blackhorn 209?
essentially unlimited
Blackhorn 209 is virtually non-hygroscopic. Changes in temperature or humidity do not affect performance. Blackhorn 209 will not setup or degrade like some other propellants. Shelf life is essentially unlimited.
How many grains of blackhorn 209 should I use?
Typically, guns are rated for 150 grains of black powder or Pyrodex. Blackhorn 209 is more energetic and will achieve or exceed the velocities of Pyrodex with less powder. See our load data page for maximum volumetric charges.
Can you use 209A primers in muzzleloaders?
Can you use 209A primers in a muzzleloader? Though Federal 209A primers are recommended for use with Blackhorn 209, it’s not limited for use with just that powder. They aren’t quite as clean as the Winchester 209 muzzleloader primers, but on the other hand, the Federal 209A primers are also quite a bit less expensive.