New Traditions Vortex

TexasTB · August 19, 2012, 06:46 PM

Just picked up a new Vortex with the 30 inch barrel. Tried 4 different bullets today , but couldn't get consistency with 2 pellets of Triple 777 (100 grains).

Anyone have a pet load for their Vortex they would like to share? Also, do you have better luck with loose Triple 777 instead of the pellets?

Look forward to everyone's responses.

thanks,

Texas TB

Shotput79 · August 19, 2012, 10:50 PM

You may have better results with Pyrodex or real black powder. I stopped using Triple 7 yrs ago and don't have as maney problems with grouping shots. I don't care how clean it is. JMOP

arcticap · August 20, 2012, 01:58 AM

Some folks are getting great accuracy loading the Vortek with Blackhorn 209 powder, and also with the Harvester 260 grain Scorpion Gold PT bullets.
The Blackhorn 209 powder does require regular smokeless powder solvent to clean but doesn't require swabbing between shots, although some people do anyway.
777 pellets aren't going to be the best powder for every gun. Other pellets to try are the White Hots pellets which are very similar. But you'd be better off using the Blackhorn 209, or to try Pyrodex pellets or a loose powder. Trying out the Blackhorn 209 powder is probably the most important 1st step.

1. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...ge-report.html

2. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...-surprise.html

3. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...rnady-fpb.html

4. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...-ldr-time.html

5. (see user review #3) http://www.cabelas.com/product/Tradi...fle/706934.uts

The cheapest way to get Blackhorn 209 is to call Ed's Gun Shop and ask for Carlos. Including delivery, his price may actually be less expensive than the average retail price, but the minimum order is 2 containers.

http://www.edsgunshop.com/

Here's where to buy Scorpion Gold PT Bullets in bulk packs of 50 & bulk Harvester sabots:

http://www.harvestermuzzleloading.com/

http://www.harvestermuzzleloading.co...chk=1&Itemid=3

Here's where to buy bulk MMP sabots:

http://www.mmpsabots.com/

North East Redneck · August 20, 2012, 07:16 PM

If you are going to use 777, try the loose powder. I started with pellets, don't use em anymore. Accuracy, ignition and clean up are all much better with the loose than with the pellets. 777 is all I've ever really used, so I'm only speaking to that brand of powder. I have come across a LGS that has 209 for $35 a pound. Going to be trying that this fall. Powder choices are limited here, and some companies refuse to ship even round balls to Mass, never mind powder. So I've been limited in my experience.

FrontierGander · August 25, 2012, 12:16 PM

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August 19, 2012, 06:46 PM	#1
TexasTB Junior Member Join Date: May 23, 2010 Location: North Texas Posts: 10	New Traditions Vortex Just picked up a new Vortex with the 30 inch barrel. Tried 4 different bullets today , but couldn't get consistency with 2 pellets of Triple 777 (100 grains). Anyone have a pet load for their Vortex they would like to share? Also, do you have better luck with loose Triple 777 instead of the pellets? Look forward to everyone's responses. thanks, Texas TB

August 20, 2012, 07:16 PM	#4
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	If you are going to use 777, try the loose powder. I started with pellets, don't use em anymore. Accuracy, ignition and clean up are all much better with the loose than with the pellets. 777 is all I've ever really used, so I'm only speaking to that brand of powder. I have come across a LGS that has 209 for $35 a pound. Going to be trying that this fall. Powder choices are limited here, and some companies refuse to ship even round balls to Mass, never mind powder. So I've been limited in my experience. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member

August 25, 2012, 12:16 PM	#5
FrontierGander Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2009 Location: Boncarbo,Colorado Posts: 651	http://gandersmuzzleloadingblog.blog...light-ldr.html http://gandersmuzzleloadingblog.blog...light-ldr.html http://gandersmuzzleloadingblog.blog...ns-vortek.html __________________ https://buckskinsbp.blogspot.com/

August 19, 2012, 10:50 PM	#2
Shotput79 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: NC Posts: 186	You may have better results with Pyrodex or real black powder. I stopped using Triple 7 yrs ago and don't have as maney problems with grouping shots. I don't care how clean it is. JMOP

August 20, 2012, 01:58 AM	#3
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	Some folks are getting great accuracy loading the Vortek with Blackhorn 209 powder, and also with the Harvester 260 grain Scorpion Gold PT bullets. The Blackhorn 209 powder does require regular smokeless powder solvent to clean but doesn't require swabbing between shots, although some people do anyway. 777 pellets aren't going to be the best powder for every gun. Other pellets to try are the White Hots pellets which are very similar. But you'd be better off using the Blackhorn 209, or to try Pyrodex pellets or a loose powder. Trying out the Blackhorn 209 powder is probably the most important 1st step. 1. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...ge-report.html 2. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...-surprise.html 3. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...rnady-fpb.html 4. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...-ldr-time.html 5. (see user review #3) http://www.cabelas.com/product/Tradi...fle/706934.uts The cheapest way to get Blackhorn 209 is to call Ed's Gun Shop and ask for Carlos. Including delivery, his price may actually be less expensive than the average retail price, but the minimum order is 2 containers. http://www.edsgunshop.com/ Here's where to buy Scorpion Gold PT Bullets in bulk packs of 50 & bulk Harvester sabots: http://www.harvestermuzzleloading.com/ http://www.harvestermuzzleloading.co...chk=1&Itemid=3 Here's where to buy bulk MMP sabots: http://www.mmpsabots.com/ Last edited by arcticap; August 20, 2012 at 06:48 AM.