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Message: <blockquote data-quote="guywhofishes" data-source="post: 461329" data-attributes="member: 337">I've enjoyed the benefits of Blackhorn-209. It's expensive and WAS hard to get - but now Scheels seems to have it in stock all the time.I can't recall bullet/load I am using but mine was based on whatever the vast majority of people were espousing on <a href="https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/" target="_blank">https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/</a>Clean a BH-209 weapon like you would any other modern powder (no water/soap/drying hassles) and relax - that's why I chose it.Also - make sure you research and pay attention to the ignition issue with BH-209.It's recommended to use a specific Blackhorn 209 breech plug. AI says....Yes, you can use Blackhorn 209 powder in a CVA Optima Magnum muzzleloader, but it's recommended to use a specific Blackhorn 209 breech plug. The standard breech plug may cause inconsistent ignition with this powder. Why a specific breech plug is recommended:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Consistent Ignition: The <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=db574b12b5cc4f7e&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1154US1154&cs=0&q=Blackhorn+209+breech+plug&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYw7a98d-OAxWajIkEHawJEqUQxccNegQIEBAB" target="_blank">Blackhorn 209 breech plug</a> has a deeper flash hole designed to ensure reliable ignition of the powder. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reduced Fouling: The deeper flash hole helps prevent fouling issues that can occur with loose powder when using the standard breech plug. </li> </ul>Choosing the right primer:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=db574b12b5cc4f7e&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1154US1154&cs=0&q=209+Magnum&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYw7a98d-OAxWajIkEHawJEqUQxccNegQIHBAB" target="_blank">209 Magnum</a> or Large Rifle Primer: . Blackhorn 209 requires a 209 Magnum or a large rifle primer for optimal ignition, <a href="https://hodgdonpowderco.com/blackhorn-209/" target="_blank">according to Hodgdon Powder</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=db574b12b5cc4f7e&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1154US1154&cs=0&q=Avoid+Certain+Primers&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYw7a98d-OAxWajIkEHawJEqUQxccNegQIIRAD" target="_blank">Avoid Certain Primers: .</a> Don't use muzzleloading primers like Winchester Triple 7 or Remington Clean Bore, as they are not recommended for Blackhorn 209. </li> </ul></blockquote>

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