Author Topic: 150 gr T7 - Current Status? (Read 502 times)

Jim B. · « **on:** June 18, 2004, 02:23:51 AM »

In searching the past message threads I came across a thread from January discussing the use of 150 gr of loose T7 as being a safe load in the Encore. I have not been able to confirm this as a safe load with either Hodgen or TC. Can someone direct me to a source (if one is available) that will document the safety of a charge of 150 gr of loose T7 in an Encore 209x50?
Thanks, Jim

Underclocked · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2004, 07:11:30 AM »

I don't believe you will find such documentation (150 grains of LOOSE T7).

Jim B. · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2004, 07:13:35 AM »

Is the current conventional wisdom, then, that 100 gr of T7 is the maximum safe load in the Encore?

Vapour · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2004, 10:25:51 AM »

I think that the max charge of LOOSE triple 7 suggested is around 130 grains, or a 15% decrease from the 150 grain max load of loose pyrodex suggested. Of course, I could be wrong, and my shoulder's never felt the need for that much punishment.