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Posted: 12/25/2007 8:59:55 PM EDT
| I know this is a simple question but why can't you use regular 209 shotgun primers in an inline muzzleloader. I've read the answer before but I didn't have a muzzleloader then. What would happen if I did use shotgun primers? |
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You can, but.... In some rifles, the stipp POP of a standard 209 can push the seated bullet loose before the powder / pellets has a chance to fully ignite. This variable "seating depth" causes inconsistent chamber presures, and subsequently large deviations in velocity and accuracy. The BP specific 209s are not as hot as the standard 209s meant for reloading shotgun shells. There are also small rifle primer adapters shaped like 209 primers and machined out of brass that do the same thing. |
SMT, i was not aware of that. we shoot several different types of 209s. any ideas of which brands were the usual suspects?? |
I shoot very tight sabots and bullets. I have not given in to the powerbelt. |
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