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Post by jsthntn247 on Nov 27, 2014 0:14:19 GMT -5
I'm wanting to see if my gun is going to fire in cold weather. It's supposed to get down in the 20's here for he next few nights. The plan is to load it, put a primer in, set it out on the porch all night and see if it shoots when I get up. The load is 69.4 gr of h4198. I had a problem last year when I only shot my Knight at the range in mild temps, then it wouldn't shoot in cold weather with bh209. I found this out with a 150" 10 point at 60 yards.
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Post by deadeer on Nov 27, 2014 1:29:29 GMT -5
As has been stated many times in the past here, a misfire only occurs on a good buck. Been there and done that! If you have any issues, a simple change to duplex load will take away a misfire from some causes such as loose bullet fit. Of course wet powder or plugged vent/bushing issues, etc, need other help. Good luck.
Jay
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Post by bestill on Nov 27, 2014 7:06:07 GMT -5
Most cold weather misfires with blackhorn209 comes from not using proper209 magnum primers improper breech face design. And i believe top reason is subjecting a loaded gun to extreme temperature fluctuations . Like20 degrees then put it in warm truck for lunch then back out for evening hunt in 20 degrees. You now have damp powder. Just some thoughts.
I understand this is smokeless thread but same reasons apply. Blackhorn is also tricky to ignite below 20 degrees but will everytime if setup and handling of gun is done right.
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Post by jsthntn247 on Nov 27, 2014 9:59:56 GMT -5
That's why I spent the money this year and upgraded to smokeless with a better ignition system. Shot fine this morning at 24 degrees. I'm just trying to catch any problems I might have before they happen. If it doesn't shoot tomorrow I'll go to a duplex charge.
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Post by GMB54-120 on Nov 27, 2014 15:48:40 GMT -5
Ive shot a bunch of BH209 in Knights with the true Lehigh breach plug and regular Win209s. Never had even the slightest hickup. A tight sabot and a good primer seal makes a world of difference.
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