Guest UNH63 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I was just at my local shop and was looking to buy some pyrodex pellets to shoot out of my TC Firehawk with #11 caps. The guy behind th counter had no pyrodex pellets, but 777 instead, but he said they'd shoot the same (for the most part). However when I got home i noticed that it reccomends 209 primers only. My question is, is this just hoopla, or will they really not shoot well with #11 caps? Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 You really should shoot the 209's with the pellets, they are much hotter. Why do you still use the #11 caps? Especially since the 209's are more reliable. Here is a link for a conversion kit. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=817982&t=11082005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungshooter Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Not using 209's will result in an incomplete burn thus negating any possible chance of obtaining accuracy. Not to mention the possibility of damage to you're gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coorsdrifter Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 You really should shoot the 209's with the pellets, they are much hotter. Why do you still use the #11 caps? Especially since the 209's are more reliable. Here is a link for a conversion kit. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=817982&t=11082005 I don't know what state he is from,but some states won't allow the use of 209 primers for "primitive weapon" season, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have a Knight and tryed to shoot #11 caps with pellets and i could not even get the charge to go off... but if you are wanting to shoot the pellets i would look into a conversion kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UNH63 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks for the replies guys. I just went and bought the regular 'ol pyrodex pellets and gave my 777 pellets to a buddy. Never had a problem with the old pellets going off with a #11. I'm in NH and there are no restrictions on the type of ignition you can use. Might invest in a new gun all together after this season, as I really like my buddies omega. Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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