Hogden 777

[olafhardt]

I have a bottle of 777 which I would like to use to reload revolver blasting ammo. I asked Hogden.They said yes and just fill the case just to the base of the boolit. Has anybody else done this?

[NSB]

This stuff works OK in muzzle loading rifles, but it’s famous for leaving a crud ring after each shot. I’ve used it in different ML rifles and it shoots accurate groups, but it's a pain to clean. I wouldn’t use it in a revolver if I had other options. However, if you like to clean really dirty guns it would be a good choice.

[challenger_i]

I have used 777 in 45 Colt brass for my 1858 Remington with the cartridge conversion cylinder: Shot ok, was less of a mess to clean than HMB, but it made a mess of the brass. Your mileage may vary.

[Nobade]

Yes, it works fine. Deprime and wet tumble the brass with SS pins to clean it afterward just like black powder. It makes a pretty powerful load, more than black powder.

[Larry Gibson]

I've used 777 3fg in in my TC Blk Mtn Magnum 50 cal MLer, 45 Colt and 45-70 loads. Works fine just as Hodgdon said it would. Use BP lube. Use a water based cleaner on firearm and cases. Clean up similar to when BP is used but much easier.