what primers to use with Blackhorn 209

[Smokeploe7166]

Hi All, what 209 primers should I be using with bh209 using it in a cva optima v2. Thanks

 

[Smokin' Joe]

The only primers that I use are CCI 209 magnum. I know others will work but you definitely can't use muzzleloader primers.

 

[elkeater]

I'm using Winchester W209. As stated, don't use primers designed for muzzleloaders. Shotgun primers.

 

[Smokeploe7166]

Ok guys thank you

 

[MattRaymond]

I have used Federal’s, Winchester’s and Remington’s all designed for actually shotgun reloading, no issues with any of them.

 

[Smokeploe7166]

Thanks

 

[Muley Hunter]

The Federal 209a are the hottest primers and what I use. It's also one of the two primers recommended by the maker of BH 209.

 

[Smokeploe7166]

Ok great thanks I have 2 packs of Federal’s

 

[Marty1]

Federal 209A Primers and the CCI 209M Primers are what I use now with BH209. I've also used Remington STS Primers without misfires.
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p.s. Here's an old post of mine I found on primer lengths for those interested.

https://www.frontiermuzzleloader.com/threads/209-primer-length-variations.1861/

I have a pack of Federals I labeled at some time 0.2995 inch.

 

[Muley Hunter]

Scroll down a little bit for all the primer info.

Sabot + Bullet total diameters+ primer dimensions

Graphics by Underclocked Express Primer Data Information - compiler: smyrnagc

www.modernmuzzleloader.com

 

[Smokeploe7166]

Very helpful thank you

 

[muzzleloader48]

They're all going to do the same job and work the same. Use what works best for you.

 

[Doug1968]

CCI is what I use

 

[Perky]

I use Cheddite. Simply put, Great !

 

[muzzleloader48]

That's it...confuse the hell out of him! WOW!

 

[bobbythehunter]

Hi All, what 209 primers should I be using with bh209 using it in a cva optima v2. Thanks

Hey smokeploe I remember there was lots of talk about modified breech plugs for bh 209. I acquired one a number of years ago. I'm using wincester primers but have used others as well. No problems. Good luck.

 

[exMember]

CCI 209M, Federal 209a, winchester w209 are best for blackhorn209. I tried some italian primers and while they worked, some often had the primer hole off center which caused issues with fouling in the plug.

 

[JMG1894]

CVA includes the Vari-flame from Prbullet.com with their Paramount model in-line that uses Large Rifle primers for Blackhorn 209

 

[WV Hunter]

I use W209 because they are very good also and just a smidge longer (which often creates a better fit). They always fire, and I have zero blowback.

 

[blueboy1]

CCI 209 mag primers as stared work great in my CVA optima ... I have never had a misfire using them with BH 209 powder...