Guest jstanislav Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 When do most muzzleloading hunters buy powder or pellets? Do they buy them early in the year or closer to the season? I'm really here for two reasons. I want to start muzzleload hunting and need to start gathering information, but also I work in marketing for some hunting companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Welcome to the forums. Powder will keep so long as it is stored properly. Buy what you need to get you through. If you already have plenty of powder to get you through the season, you can watch wal mart for their clearance sales when the ml season is near end or after season is over. If there is any left after season closes it can typically be bought in some places for half price or less. Example last year after season ended I picked up 2 lbs of triple 7, think the price I paid was $11 a can and they had more still left that day. Started to buy more, but figure 2 lbs will last me a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jstanislav Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 so you buy pretty much year round then. I didn't know when the best time was to buy. I'm still considering which gun to buy, leaning towards a Knight KP1. thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 The best time to buy is when its the cheapest or when you need some. The stuff will last years when properly stored. You may see a slight decrease in velocity over the years but, it will work just fine. I bought a bunch when Wallyworld put it on clearance a few years ago. I blended it all together in a big container then seperated it in smaller containers again. This way the lot will be similar from beginning to end. Having said that, BH209 is my powder of choice now. It appears to be a smokeless powder with some stuff added to make it smoke. It is much better than T7, Pyrodex, Shockey's stuff, etc. No fouling, higher velocity, great accuracy. Its expensive but well worth it. I have 5+ pounds of Pyrodex in my cabinet but I will be using BH209 for my elk hunt in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Have to agree when Wal-Mart clearances the hunting stuff out, that is the time to stock up. Around here that is usually right after the end of hunting season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 we buy when its on sale. buy several bottles or packs so u dont run out to soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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