Powder question

[Grassy Sound Buck Bagger]

How much would an extra 50 grains of powder affect an ML sighted in with 100 Grains? I would think it would have an affect.

GSB

[Rickhem]

How much would an extra 50 grains of powder affect an ML sighted in with 100 Grains? I would think it would have an affect.

GSB

Lots of variables to consider here. What powder? Pellets? FFG? FFFG? What barrel length? What weight projectile? All that figures in. For the most part, an overcharge of black powder results in the unburned powder being pushed out the muzzle, but with a long barrel, or a heavy bullet, or fast burning/fine granulation powder, then you could have a serious problem on your hands. You're talking about making a 50% jump in propellant, and that is way, way too much to jump in one increment. Stick with what you're sighted in for, and try playing around with charges at the range when you can properly evaluate what is best for your specific set-up.

And by all means, don't jump directly from 100 to 150, work up slowly!

[Pagrizz]

I agree with what Rickhem said ,but the main question is do you need the extra powder .If you are shooting a inline and are in an area you are shooting less than 200 yards you do not need 150 grains .I have taken deer over 200 yards with 100 grains with my encore,but some guns like my Remington will not shoot accurate unless you use 150 grains. Then it shoots one hole at 100 yards and two inches at 200,but under normal conditions 100 grains will do the job.If you are shooting a hawkins type rifle I would not go over a 100 grains I shoot a 54 cal flint and shoot 90 grains.So if your gun shoots good with 100 save some money and recoil.

[Grassy Sound Buck Bagger]

I am using a Remington Genesis. I shot a round at 100 yards just off the center having never sighted in at 100 only 50 yards before with 100 grains of Triple Seven pellets. I would never attempt to shoot in the field with 150 grains without testing at the range first. I just didn't know how much work was ahead of me when I go and test with 150 to get the scope correct.

The DVD for the gun had the host shooting 150 grains with I think 250 grain bullets/sabots. I was not sure if I needed to add the extra 50 grains. I would not be shooting that far to need it. I guess I just want to have it in case I do have a shot like that when I am out.

I hunt in Montgomery Co, PA for doe's in the post Buck season till the end of Jan.

GSBB

[Pagrizz]

I am surprised that Remington is saying to use 150 grains because with their 700 model they warned not to use that much.Your gun will shoot flatter and farther with 150 and it should be a little higher at 100 yards.You are the one who has to decide if you need the extra power,but you might find it shoots better with 150. My 700 does.

[droptine]

100 grams is enough at 100 yrds, why take the extra pounding, i shoot thompson encore 2 pellets and a power belt, great groups at 100. it didnt shoot any better at 150 grains, just more crud in the barrel, :huh:

[bill thron]

i used a 150 grains when i first got my new gun last year. bigger isnt always better.im now shooting a 100 grain with better control and better groups at 100 yds. i say that 100 is perfect for nj. any more is overkill and a waste of $$$$$$$$