I took the Savage and the CVA/Winchester Apex out for a test drive with BH209 today. Winchester 209 primers.
I started shooting with 777 to verify the rifle was still on.
In the Savage, BH209 farted and barely pushed the Thor out of the barrel, twice.
I aimed the barrel down, popped 2 more primers and loaded with 777 no troubles.
The Cva has a tight bore so I shot Powerbelt 348 lead, no hollow point, no copper.
777 worked fine as usual, BH209 moaned a little and after I waited for a minute I ran a screw down the bore and pulled the bullet.
Swabbed the bore and 777 worked again. I tried Winchester 777 Primers too and they also worked fine.
I'll try BH209 when the weather warms a little but today I was not impressed.
Bh209 is $30 for 10oz., 777is $26 for 16oz. and 777 just works.
I can deal with a little crud ring from 777.
Temps today were mid 30s at time of test.

Last edited by colodog; 12/15/12. Reason: add comment
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