Blackhorn 209

[muzzlestuffer]

So, I am shooting a Lehigh/Knight breech plug and I am using normal - non-mag - primers. Win W209's. I shoot 20 shots quite often when bench shooting without any problems. I guess after 30 shots I would use a long 'bit on a stick' to hand drill out the flame channel of the BP. No need to remove the plug.

I use only Teflon tape, but I use the Blue Monster - blue Teflon tape - I have found it to far more durable than regular white tape or even the thicker pink tape.

Wrapping the plug in the correct direction is really an important point.

But it should be noted that when shooting BH it really isn't necessary to wrap the plug. I do it hoping that it reduce any gas cutting that might occur from shooting BH

 

[muzzlestuffer]

Thank you for the info I really like the drill bit idea I was thinking about a way to do that the other day at the range !!

 

[txhunter58]

So:

Shooting at the range preparing for a hunt: no swabbing between shots

LONG RANGE target shooting competitions: swab between shots with a very dry damp patch.

Got it!

But Sabot brings up another good point. If you shoot as many as 30 shots at the range, you do need to clean the primer pocket with a drill bit or torch cleaner.

On a side note, I notice my Lehigh plug doesn’t collect carbon as quickly as my original knight plug.

 

[txhunter58]

Sabot. Did you drill out a hole for the bit and glue it in?

 

[txhunter58]

Also, relating to this search engine:

https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker/?sku=563331144
I assume the SKU number has changed on the 8 Oz bottles?

 

[sabotloader]

So:

Shooting at the range preparing for a hunt: no swabbing between shots

LONG RANGE target shooting competitions: swab between shots with a very dry damp patch.

Got it!

But Sabot brings up another good point. If you shoot as many as 30 shots at the range, you do need to clean the primer pocket with a drill bit or torch cleaner.

On a side note, I notice my Lehigh plug doesn’t collect carbon as quickly as my original knight plug.

I would be my suggestion - never use any type of metal device to push through the actually flash hole! It degrades fast enough without adding any metal cleaning device.

The flash channel on the other hand does need maintenance it will fill over time. Reaming it out with the correct size drill bit is something you will need to do at some point. How quickly depends on the diameter of the flash channel and the primer being used.

 

[sabotloader]

Sabot. Did you drill out a hole for the bit and glue it in?

Yes drill the hole in the dowel with that bit you are going to use then use a Super type glue in the hole. Push the bit in and give it time to set.

I actually use two different lengths. the long most often in the field and a short one at home when take the rifle down for cleaning.

 

[sabotloader]

Also, relating to this search engine:

https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker/?sku=563331144
I assume the SKU number has changed on the 8 Oz bottles?

I honestly think they used the available picture they had for the add. If you order it will be an 8 0z. bottle. Actually, I really think they made a big mistake in what they were selling and the price they were selling it at. It seems now the more recent checks in the stores the price is up around $55.

 

[ENCORE50A]

So:

Shooting at the range preparing for a hunt: no swabbing between shots

LONG RANGE target shooting competitions: swab between shots with a very dry damp patch.

Got it!

But Sabot brings up another good point. If you shoot as many as 30 shots at the range, you do need to clean the primer pocket with a drill bit or torch cleaner.

On a side note, I notice my Lehigh plug doesn’t collect carbon as quickly as my original knight plug.

I'm a module shooter, therefore never have to clean primer pockets.

 

[txhunter58]

I honestly think they used the available picture they had for the add. If you order it will be an 8 0z. bottle. Actually, I really think they made a big mistake in what they were selling and the price they were selling it at. It seems now the more recent checks in the stores the price is up around $55.

I just figure when they changed the amount, they probably changed the SKU number. Anyone have a new bottle
Of 8 Oz to check?

 

[ENCORE50A]

I just figure when they changed the amount, they probably changed the SKU number. Anyone have a new bottle
Of 8 Oz to check?

I have a bunch of it but, I can't do stairs with this new knee LOL
I just used the old SKU # and it works. It shows locally there is BH in stock at Wal-Marts.

 

[Hausser1]

Just for Information all of the Wal Marts are jacking the price up to $52.00 per 8 Oz. I went to a local Walmart today and they had three containers I showed them the price on the web site and they honored it but said that they would not honor it after today.

Didn't take long, did it. They jacked it $15 in one price increase. I wonder how much they've jacked the price on their generic ANAL-EEZ..

 

[Ron Huff]

Interesting that the MSRP still shows $36.86 but they jacked it up to $52.00. Shows that they are making a nice profit off of a bad situation probably over $20.00 a bottle so much for lowest price guarantee.

 

[BoCoMo]

Interesting that the MSRP still shows $36.86 but they jacked it up to $52.00. Shows that they are making a nice profit off of a bad situation probably over $20.00 a bottle so much for lowest price guarantee.

Still cheaper than straight from Hodgdon or any other retailer.

https://shop.hodgdon.com/blackhorn-209/

 

[txhunter58]

Actually no they aren’t:

 

[sabotloader]

It has to be more expensive from Hodgdon! If it wasn't why would other retailers even carry it.

 

[BoCoMo]

Actually no they aren’t:

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Add in shipping and that hazmat fee.

 

[txhunter58]

Add in shipping and that hazmat fee.

Of course. But doesn’t change that fact that they are not the lowest price. If they price match, they should honor the lower price. Try it and see.

 

[txhunter58]

Here is an in store price

 

[Heat]

Shout out to Angela at Walmart in Madison, IN! My inlaws got their hands on a pound of Blackhorn 209 for me. It just arrived today and she went out of her way to dig it up for us before it hit the shelves. I will have some to shoot this winter when they fly (drive) south.