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BH209 starting load
« on: August 05, 2011, 10:30:16 AM »
Where is a good starting point for a 45cal.300gr bullet with harvester sabots and BH209,traditions pursuit LT  I'm thinking around 90 gr.(volume) but would like input. I looked for data at bh209 web site but it wouldn't let me on.Thanks

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2011, 06:52:13 AM »
Where is a good starting point for a 45cal.300gr bullet with harvester sabots and BH209,traditions pursuit LT  I'm thinking around 90 gr.(volume) but would like input. I looked for data at bh209 web site but it wouldn't let me on.Thanks

Thait is probably exactly where i would start also..
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2011, 07:33:04 AM »
I started at 80 gr. wit a 300 gr sabot, it was very accurate.
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2011, 02:22:47 AM »
I would start in the 80 to 90 grain range.  You will not need anymore than that
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2011, 04:18:32 AM »
Thanks all,I think I've got the proper items to get it going. Won't be long before the season is upon us.

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2011, 07:09:52 AM »
just make sure you de-carbon the breech plugs flash channel with the 3mm or #32 drill bit after 6 shots or so.

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2011, 07:12:35 AM »
I have read that elsewhere BB,thanks for the reminder.

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2011, 04:33:49 PM »
in my H&R sideick, I use 777 primers with awesome ingition and no build up.  best o fboth worlds. I just ordered a bergara barrel for the encore with the original and new midofied nreexh plug.  It will be here by Thursday I hope so I can get it on and give it a try.  My plan is to use a muzzleloader all season.
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2011, 12:53:43 AM »
One shot is all it take's Bubba,good luck. I wish traditions made that same breachplug,I like that 22 hornet idea.

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2011, 06:29:23 AM »
Got it zeroed @ 100yds .829" 3 shot group, I started with 90gr with a 1.614" group but settled with 100gr. useing tc 300gr. 45cal. shockwave, harvester crush rib sabots,,bh powder,cci 209 magnum primers.

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2011, 09:54:26 AM »
I really like the success with it so far.
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2011, 09:57:09 AM »
I just got a bergara barrel for my encore.  I am shooting 100 grains of bh209 cci regular primers and 240 grain xtp in a harvestor crush rib sabot.  deadly accurate at 100 yards.  50 yard target you could cover three shots with a penny.
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2011, 01:42:12 PM »
Now we just have to play the waiting game bubba  ;D

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2011, 01:25:55 PM »
yup stands are up plots are up all is ready.  We should get together for a little hunt this fall
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2011, 02:40:07 PM »
ya and it's going to be here before we know it,I also need to double check stands this week. Around here in the evening the deer have been really hitting the fields packing on some weight.

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« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2011, 04:11:25 PM »
y have been hammering the imperial white clover plot, but leaving the sugar beets alone so far
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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2011, 04:31:53 PM »
I think they start hitting them after the frost gets them,but not possitive. They will get em. Might be perfect for late season.

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Re: BH209 starting load
« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2011, 12:39:53 AM »
that is axactly true and that was exactly my plan
”A gun is like a parachute. If you need one, and don’t have one, you’ll probably never need one again.”

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