I have read conflicting info in forums concerning the need to reduce 777 loads by 15% of max for safety. I have asked Hogdgon's twice, but have not received a reply. There site only states the need to reduce loads to achieve similar velocities of such loads (BP).
Is there a general load reduction for using 3F instead of 2F (.50 cal)? Traditions stated to reduce max load by 5 grns, whereas Lyman's stated to reduce 20-30 grns depending on the weight of the projectile.
I intend on using 3F 777 in both my ROA and which ever .50 cal side lock I end up with.
I'm also a bit confused with the compression of 777. Is it to be compressed much like BP or Pyrodex? I read what articap posted and read what 777 states (firm).
Is there a general load reduction for using 3F instead of 2F (.50 cal)? Traditions stated to reduce max load by 5 grns, whereas Lyman's stated to reduce 20-30 grns depending on the weight of the projectile.
I intend on using 3F 777 in both my ROA and which ever .50 cal side lock I end up with.
I'm also a bit confused with the compression of 777. Is it to be compressed much like BP or Pyrodex? I read what articap posted and read what 777 states (firm).