buckmastermn Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I shot my muzzleloader today and the crud ring started getting very prominent after the 5th shot or so. Has anyone else noticed that once the crud ring starts to form, the muzzleloader starts to become less accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: crud ring What powder are you shooting and what gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bushpilot Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Re: crud ring It's standard with any powder to have a crud ring down where the powder sits. That's with "any" powder. usually gets noticeable after the second shot. Even if you can still load a powerbelt past it...you definately feel it. You know right where it starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckmastermn Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Re: crud ring Im shooting a NEF Sidekick, 777 pellets (2) and powerbelt 295 grain bullets. I got a 3 inch group at 50 yards today with open sights which is a good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ftw46 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Re: crud ring Winchester is now making a "winchester 777" 209 primer that is said to greatly reduce this fouling crud. I have not tried them yet but I know that regular 209 primers are really dirty. Here is a review of the primers that I Googled off the internet. http://www.chuckhawks.com/winchester_777_primers.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Re: crud ring I am assuming you are using "777" powder? If so try loads under 100 grain (volume) and this should stop the "crud ring". I use 90 grains in my M/L and have no problems with a crud ring. I use loose "777" also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: crud ring Take the time between shots to run a spit patch then dry patch and you should remedy all of this. Example, 1st shot, take 1 patch, put it in your mouth and wet it thoroughly with saliva. Run it through your barrel, turn it over and run it through again. This should remove the majority if not all of the fouling. Then, take a dry patch, run it through on one side, turn it over and run it through on the other side. That should take care of all your concerns. My personal thought is that all this crud ring BS is caused by nothing than pure laziness. If you'll quit trying to shoot multiple shots without the proper barrel care then you should be OK. The time difference is minimal. I shot a deer last year, followed the above procedure then shot another deer in the same group. If they are going to bolt then there is nothing you can do to get a second shot. Otherwise, take the time and do things right. Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Re: crud ring i would also run a pacth between shots .its will help your grouping a lot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Re: crud ring Cleaning between every shot is mandatory in my book. I don't hunt with a dirty gun so why try to sight in a dirty gun? You might find the 3" groups at 50 yards will tighten up a lot if you take the steps to clean between shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: crud ring I shoot 295 grain power belts, and 100 grains of T7 pellets out of my Encore, The crud ring starts after the first shot. I swap with windex, and 2 dry patches between every shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Re: crud ring I use the same as tedi does, and have NEVER had a crud ring problem ! I'm not saying that every gun will be the same. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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