GOEX vs. Schuetzen Powder

[FallingCrows]

For a while I was getting very good groups with Elephant BP. The I switched to Schuetzen. I don't know if they're the same. But one thing is for sure. My shots spread out to 3"- 4" apart! I then used a friends GOEX powder and my groups tighten back up.

Have any of you had the same results?
I'm using a Lyman Deerstalker .50 with 385 Hornady G.P conicals and 80 gn of BP at 50 yards.

- FallingCrows

 

[Landngroove]

Whenever you change a component in a load you have worked up, expect change. Fortunately, you were able to correct your less than desirable results. I suspect that Goex is more readily available, than Elephant, or Schutzen powders. So I would say that your experience paid off. :hatsoff:

 

[Zonie]

I guess you better look for some GOEX or find out what Schuetzen load your gun likes.
As you may know, the Elephant is dead. Gone. Out of Business.

I am rather suprised that there is a notable difference between GOEX and Schuetzen. I had read that they were quite similar.

 

[FallingCrows]

It's getting harder and harder to find any real Black Powder around here. None of the 'Mart ever carried it and the small shops now only sell Pyrodex/777 stuff. I guess it's not cost effective.
Dare I say it...It may be time for an inline. There I said it. And now I hang my head in shame.

 

[shmrck1]

Dare I say it...It may be time for an inline.

:nono: :nono: :nono:
snake-eyes

 

[Old Ironsights]

I guess you better look for some GOEX or find out what Schuetzen load your gun likes.
As you may know, the Elephant is dead. Gone. Out of Business.

I am rather suprised that there is a notable difference between GOEX and Schuetzen. I had read that they were quite similar.

I'm not. Especially after my hold/pass testing.

Also, IIRC Graf/Schutzen is supposed to use Alder for their charcoal - which has a different burn characteristic.

 

[oldmaster]

I have been using Scheutzen for about 2 years now and find it to be very effective.

 

[FallingCrows]

I have been using Scheutzen for about 2 years now and find it to be very effective.

Can you describe the ML your using like barrel length, Cal., bullet weight, amount of powder, etc..

Thanks
FallingCrows.