Author Topic: Triple 7 FFg vs FFFg???? (Read 1258 times)

smoky · « **on:** May 12, 2004, 07:02:32 AM »

I am assuming that the difference between these two propellants is burn rate. That said, does the choice of which to use come down to personal preference in regards to the velocity/recoil they create, or does bullet weight, bullet style, bore diameter, barrel length, etc. indicate which one to try first in load development.

Thanks,

Smoky

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2004, 07:03:40 AM »

FFg is generally the .50 caliber recommendation.

Bullseye · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2004, 01:32:53 PM »

I have been using 777 FF in my 50 cal Encore. I always used Pyrodex P or FFF black before. I have been wondering if 777 FFF would burn a little better and help get rid of the infamous crud ring. Any experience anybody?

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2004, 01:43:45 PM »

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I have been wondering if 777 FFF would burn a little better and help get rid of the infamous crud ring.

Doubtful. I have no crud ring issue in any .50 caliber ML, including my Encore. In the Contender G2-- I have a lot of hard crunchy fouling with both FFg and FFFg.

Vapour · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2004, 09:35:23 AM »

My encore likes FFF better than FF 777, but I get the crud ring in both cases. CLP used as a protectant.