How many grains of blackhorn 209 should I use?

A muzzle loader manual states to use 115 grains of WEIGHT not by volume of Blackhorn 209. If i’m doing the math correctly that converts to 164.285 of Blackhorn 209 powder by volume.

How long does blackhorn 209 last?

unlimited
Not Affected by Temperature or Humidity Blackhorn 209 is virtually non-hygroscopic. Changes in temperature or humidity do not affect performance. Blackhorn 209 will not setup or degrade like some other propellants. Shelf life is essentially unlimited.

Is blackhorn 209 a black powder substitute?

Blackhorn 209 produces some of the highest velocities out of all available black powder substitutes. Additionally, it’s very consistent in performance, which really aids accuracy. It’s also non-corrosive and is by far the cleanest burning black powder substitute.

How good is blackhorn 209 powder?

This is the best powder I have ever used. It improves accuracy and hitting power, with no swabbing between shots. I read about your product and figured I would give it a try and I am very glad I did. I have had three of my friends try your product, and all three now use Blackhorn 209.

Who makes blackhorn 209?

Hodgdon Powder Company
Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate smokeless powder brands and the Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader brand from Western Powders.

What powder is comparable to blackhorn 209?

As you can see, every single Blackhorn 209 and 777 load produced higher velocities (150-500fps) than comparable loads using Goex black powder.

Do they still make blackhorn 209?

There you have it, Blackhorn 209 has not been discontinued, Hodgdon isn’t setting out to take away one of the best selling modern muzzleloading propellants, powder production in 2020 just didn’t meet demand. Join the NMLRA today to help support our original reporting on the muzzleloading industry.

Did Hodgdon buy Ramshot?

Hodgdon Powder Company Acquires Ramshot Powder, Accurate Powder and Blackhorn 209 from Western Powders. Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate smokeless powder brands and the Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader brand from Western Powders.