Randy Wakeman Tries Our 700ML 209 Modified Rifle

Randy Wakeman reviewed a Badger Ridge 209 converted 700 MLS.   

If you watch his video, I ask that you please watch the entire video.   I did send this rifle (my 209 converted hunting rifle) to Randy fully cleaned and coated with oil... so that explains the first hang fire (oil soaked powder).  Randy shot it as it came; he didn't dry up the oil I left it coated with.  The second shot, I agree with Randy: those new Federal B.O.R. LOCK MZ™ bullets (or even power-belts) and Black Horn 209 don't always work well with Remington 700ML barrels (because the Remington barrel is a bit bigger and they don't always seal well). Blackhorn 209 needs a good solid seal for proper combustion.

After Randy fires those first two shots he uses sabots and Blackhorn 209.  Now you will see the true performance of our 209 conversion kit:  It shoots and works well.  And that rifle is not a ringer... its just my deer rifle with a simple fixed 4 power scope.  It is the same rifle my dad gave me over 12 years ago. Also, Randy is not shooting my primer/load/bullet/sabot combo, so its not even sighted in for that load!

Note the lack of blow back on the sides of the primer randy shows in the video.   I tuned that breech plug to feed and seal the CCI's I use in the rifle.  Randy used Winchester and Federal primers.  Each brand will vary a little and seal in a little differently.   I use and recommend CCI, but you are free to chose what you like.

You can read his write up here:  
http://randywakeman.com/IgnitionSystemUpgradetotheolderRemington700MLMuzzleloader.htm


To see the same rifle with CCI's, 120Gr Blackhorn209, 44 cal 240gr XTP's, green sabots, and zero blow back check out this video: https://youtu.be/ELohSHuJkGA