Addicting
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Did some testing today with the new lots since Hodgon owned them. They pledged not to change anything and apparently it’s still made in Canada as before.
There is a significant speed difference and volume difference. In weighing charges it took about 6 grains more to achieve the volume marks on the vials and match the speed. The load data on the BH209 site was pretty close to my rifle when I last tested the old powder 2 years ago. Now it took me to get to 90g by weight to meet the 120g by volume fill and speed.
I also noticed that it really likes to be compressed more. My ES and SD went down significantly when I bounced the ram off the bullet at least 3 times. I used to just push the conical down into firm contact with the powder. This time that was netting a ES of close to 75fps. After tapping it the same charge weight went down to a ES of 24 over 6 shots.
If you buy the new lots check your loads.
There is a significant speed difference and volume difference. In weighing charges it took about 6 grains more to achieve the volume marks on the vials and match the speed. The load data on the BH209 site was pretty close to my rifle when I last tested the old powder 2 years ago. Now it took me to get to 90g by weight to meet the 120g by volume fill and speed.
I also noticed that it really likes to be compressed more. My ES and SD went down significantly when I bounced the ram off the bullet at least 3 times. I used to just push the conical down into firm contact with the powder. This time that was netting a ES of close to 75fps. After tapping it the same charge weight went down to a ES of 24 over 6 shots.
If you buy the new lots check your loads.
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