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HODGDON TRIPLE SEVEN FIRESTAR PELLETS 60 CT
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SKU: FIRESTAR-039288777403
Overview
Designed for use in a 50-caliber inline muzzleloader with a 209 primer, this pellet is aimed at hunters who want a convenient pre-formed powder option for the field or range. Its geometric star shape and longitudinal grooves are presented as part of a design focused on cleaner burning, more efficient ignition, and higher velocity. The 60-pellet hang-or-stand clam pack offers practical storage and handling for loading sessions.
Why Hunters Choose the Hodgdon
50-caliber Inline
Muzzleloaders using a 209 primer
Geometric Star
Shape is built into the
Longitudinal Grooves
More surface area for ignition
Packaged 60-pellet
Hang-or-stand clam pack
Claims Cleaner
Burning for more shots between
Key Features
- Designed for 50-caliber inline muzzleloaders using a 209 primer.
- Geometric star-shaped pellet design.
- Longitudinal grooves provide more surface area for ignition.
- Available in a 60-pellet hang-or-stand clam pack.
- Promoted for cleaner burning and more shots between cleaning.
- Claims up to 50 FPS higher velocity.
Best Used For
- Hunters using a 50-caliber inline muzzleloader with a 209 primer
- Shooters wanting a pellet format for straightforward muzzleloader loading
- Users looking for cleaner-burning pellets with fewer cleaning interruptions
- Muzzleloader owners seeking a 60-count pack for range sessions or field use
Specifications
| Caliber | 50-caliber |
|---|---|
| Cleaner Burning | true |
| Design | geometric star-shape |
| Firearm Type | inline muzzleloader |
| Grooves | longitudinal grooves |
| Higher Velocity | up to 50 FPS |
| More Efficient | true |
| Package Type | hang-or-stand clam pack |
| Pellet Count | 60 |
| Primer Type | 209 primer |
Pros
- Designed for 50-caliber inline muzzleloaders using a 209 primer.
- Geometric star shape is built into the pellet design.
- Longitudinal grooves provide more surface area for ignition.
- Packaged in a 60-pellet hang-or-stand clam pack.
- Claims cleaner burning for more shots between cleaning.
- Claims up to 50 FPS higher velocity.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for 50-caliber inline muzzleloaders with a 209 primer, so it is not a universal propellant option.
- The claimed velocity increase is stated as up to 50 FPS, which may vary by setup and load conditions.
- Packaged as 60 pellets, so it may be more than needed for occasional use or a single outing.
- The star-shaped pellet and longitudinal grooves are intended to improve ignition efficiency, but they also make this a more specialized pellet format than standard options.
Suggested Comparisons
- Inline muzzleloader propellants
- 209 primer muzzleloader accessories
- 50-caliber muzzleloader loading components
Suggested Accessories
- Muzzleloader primer
- Muzzleloader cleaning kit
- Pellet starter tool
- Powder measure
Frequently Asked Questions
What muzzleloader is this pellet designed for?
It is designed for a 50-caliber inline muzzleloader used with a 209 primer.
How many pellets come in the package?
The product comes in a 60-pellet hang-or-stand clam pack.
What is the Firestar pellet shape intended to do?
The product description says the geometric star shape is designed to deliver cleaner burning, higher velocity, and more efficient ignition.
Does the description mention how much velocity can increase?
Yes. The description states it can gain up to 50 FPS.
What is the ignition feature mentioned for these pellets?
The description says longitudinal grooves provide more surface area for ignition.