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roy reali · November 7, 2010, 12:12 AM

Could black powder be used in any metallic cartridge? Not if its sensible, but is it safe? Can someone use it in their .30-06 and fire it out of their favorite bolt action rifle? What about shotshells, can black powder be used to propel birdshot?

Has anyone tried this? Used black powder for a cartridge that isn't traditionaly black owder?

November 7, 2010, 12:12 AM	#1
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	Black Powder Curiosity Could black powder be used in any metallic cartridge? Not if its sensible, but is it safe? Can someone use it in their .30-06 and fire it out of their favorite bolt action rifle? What about shotshells, can black powder be used to propel birdshot? Has anyone tried this? Used black powder for a cartridge that isn't traditionaly black owder?