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MileHighShooter
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Buckhorn 209 users?

Now that I know I have an elk tag for ML season, its time to start getting down to brass tacks.
I'm reading good things about Buckhorn 209 giving great performance without having to really go past 100gr charges. We are not allowed ANY type of optic beyond open sights here in CO (fiber optics are fine, and that is what I'll be using) so shots over 100 yards really aren't in play. Also, we cannot use pellets, only loose powder. We sell BH at Gander, as well as the Jim Shockey stuff, and the brand that produces the Jim Shockey stuff (forget the name) in FFG and FFFG. Trying to get some insight before spending 200$ on various powders and bullets to tryout.
Anyone using this stuff with an inline ML?
*edit - BLACKHORN, oops
I'm reading good things about Buckhorn 209 giving great performance without having to really go past 100gr charges. We are not allowed ANY type of optic beyond open sights here in CO (fiber optics are fine, and that is what I'll be using) so shots over 100 yards really aren't in play. Also, we cannot use pellets, only loose powder. We sell BH at Gander, as well as the Jim Shockey stuff, and the brand that produces the Jim Shockey stuff (forget the name) in FFG and FFFG. Trying to get some insight before spending 200$ on various powders and bullets to tryout.
Anyone using this stuff with an inline ML?
*edit - BLACKHORN, oops
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I load it in my wife's bpcr rifle and she can shoot the thing all day without bothering with any fouling control.
Luis
Speaking of max loads, BE SURE TO READ ABOUT HOW IT MATCHES UP TO OTHER BP SUBS! BH 209 is significantly more stout for the same volumetric grains load than, say, Pyrodex. I can't remember off the top of my head, but I want to say that while my inline is rated for something like 150 grains for Triple 7, but only 120 gr for BH 209 (caution: that's just from my memory, not necessarily accurate).
It is definitely pricier than other BP subs, and you only get 10 oz. per can. That said, you can use less of it because of its potency, so it somewhat balances out. I have not had ignition issues using it, but I also have always used CCI magnum 209 primers. Personally, I think it's really good stuff.