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hylander
02-25-2011, 05:58 PM
Can I get a run down on the actual deifferences between the two.
I have read that 3F will give higher Velocity and higher Pressure.
But just how much ?
Right now I'm useing 30gr. 3F 777, 5gr. over published Max.
Would it be benificial to the gun (less pressure) to run 30gr. 2F 777
But what kind of Velocity difference are we talking.
Could I run 35gr. 2F 777 to make up the Velocity difference without raising the pressure to much ?

NickSS
02-26-2011, 06:33 AM
First of all I know nothing of 777 substitute powders but I have fired lots of real black powder in revolvers. FFFG will give slightly higher velocity than FFG will and it will also give your less fouling. I have also used Pyrodx P and RS in revolvers and found that it is a little harder to ignite, burns a little cleaner and is harder to clean than real BP. Again P is cleaner burning than RS and gives higher velocity charges being equal in volume. I typically use FFFG and a 28 gr charge in my 44 revolvers only because that is what the spout on my flask throws and I have found that it shoots well for me. I have used this load for nearly 45 years with perfect satisfaction in a couple dozen different weapons and it had dispatched quite a few pests, and small game animals. The last Racoon I shot was with my 44 Remington with this load and one shot did the trick.