Blackhorn 209?

Ideal Tool · September 21, 2011, 10:20 PM

Hello, Is anyone using Blackhorn 209 powder? How is it working for you? Have there ever been any corrosion issues? Thanks alot!

B.L.E. · September 21, 2011, 10:37 PM

I have only used it to reload cartridges since I don't own a muzzleloader suitable for BH209.

No corrosion issues yet with my blued steel Smith and Wesson model 29 after shooting .44 magnum cases full of BH 209 using a .433 round ball for a projectile.

It sure is an expensive powder though.

Ideal Tool · September 22, 2011, 12:00 AM

Hello, B.L.E. Thanks for reply. That is exactly what I had intended using it for..ctg. loading. I have an original No.3 Ballard in .25-25 Stevens..2" long straight case. Since this is an old cast-action, I have been sticking with Swiss 3FG., But fouling in that tiny bore can be a problem. Someone recommended the Blackhorn 209..They had very good results in a .38-55 & .40-65.
However, In the January 2009 issue of the ASSRA journal..there was a write up on this powder rusting a trapdoor spgf. brl.
What do you use to clean? I have heard Hoppe's #9 is all you need?
Thanks again!

B.L.E. · September 22, 2011, 06:26 AM

I handled it like smokeless powder. I have heard that it actually is a duplex powder using both nitro powder and a pyrotechnic mixture to help the nitro powder ignite so there may be some water soluable salts left over after shooting.
Also, cases shot with the stuff kind of turn blue inside after time.

It does not leave a whole bunch of fouling in the barrel like black powder does, no need to clean between shots.

I would clean the rifle using the same procedure recommended for smokeless ammo that has corrosive priming.

jaguarxk120 · September 22, 2011, 07:33 AM

Sounds like you would clean with the old stand by ---- Soap & Water.

FrontierGander · September 22, 2011, 12:34 PM

You clean it with an oil based cleaner.

It does contain sulfur which is corrosive by itself but its extremely forgiving compared to other black powder / subs out there.

scottycoyote · September 22, 2011, 03:15 PM

i use it for hunting and really like it, very clean

September 21, 2011, 10:20 PM	#1
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	Blackhorn 209? Hello, Is anyone using Blackhorn 209 powder? How is it working for you? Have there ever been any corrosion issues? Thanks alot!

September 22, 2011, 06:26 AM	#4
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	I handled it like smokeless powder. I have heard that it actually is a duplex powder using both nitro powder and a pyrotechnic mixture to help the nitro powder ignite so there may be some water soluable salts left over after shooting. Also, cases shot with the stuff kind of turn blue inside after time. It does not leave a whole bunch of fouling in the barrel like black powder does, no need to clean between shots. I would clean the rifle using the same procedure recommended for smokeless ammo that has corrosive priming. Last edited by B.L.E.; September 22, 2011 at 06:35 AM.

September 22, 2011, 12:34 PM	#6
FrontierGander Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2009 Location: Boncarbo,Colorado Posts: 651	You clean it with an oil based cleaner. It does contain sulfur which is corrosive by itself but its extremely forgiving compared to other black powder / subs out there. __________________ https://buckskinsbp.blogspot.com/

September 22, 2011, 03:15 PM	#7
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	i use it for hunting and really like it, very clean __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"

September 21, 2011, 10:37 PM	#2
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	I have only used it to reload cartridges since I don't own a muzzleloader suitable for BH209. No corrosion issues yet with my blued steel Smith and Wesson model 29 after shooting .44 magnum cases full of BH 209 using a .433 round ball for a projectile. It sure is an expensive powder though.

September 22, 2011, 12:00 AM	#3
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	Hello, B.L.E. Thanks for reply. That is exactly what I had intended using it for..ctg. loading. I have an original No.3 Ballard in .25-25 Stevens..2" long straight case. Since this is an old cast-action, I have been sticking with Swiss 3FG., But fouling in that tiny bore can be a problem. Someone recommended the Blackhorn 209..They had very good results in a .38-55 & .40-65. However, In the January 2009 issue of the ASSRA journal..there was a write up on this powder rusting a trapdoor spgf. brl. What do you use to clean? I have heard Hoppe's #9 is all you need? Thanks again!

September 22, 2011, 07:33 AM	#5
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	Sounds like you would clean with the old stand by ---- Soap & Water.