August 22, 2007, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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Pyrodex Replacement?
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Went to a couple of places, and they didn't have Pyrodex "P". I use it in my Ruger Old Army. 40 grains and a H&G conical. I LIKE it. I like the stink and and the smoke as I feel that's part of the black powder game! So I may have to switch to something else. I have been advised to try Triple 7. Not supposed to stink! They seem to be pushing that. Maybe I will go in the other direction to real black powder! Any suggestions? Yeah, that's right! 40 grains! That way, I don't have to fool around with wads or fillers. It's still a pussycat as far as I'm concerned. Nothing like my Super, which basically is it's brother. Thanks! Gascheck |
August 22, 2007, 07:39 PM | #2 |
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Definitely real black. Definitely.
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August 22, 2007, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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I personally would go with pure Black instead of the newer stuff.
40gr. what kind of power are you achieving from that load? I remember using 40 grains in my third model Dragoon with a .457 ball which was quite impressive. |
August 22, 2007, 08:07 PM | #4 |
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try a .32 acp caseful of 4F then 32 gr. 3F under that slug for a surprise. then a felt with a small dab of grease atop. Holy Black of course.
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August 22, 2007, 08:20 PM | #5 |
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It seems unlikely that you could get real black powder where you can't get Pyrodex, but if that's possible it would be the way I would go. And I usually shoot 777 most of the time.
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August 22, 2007, 09:05 PM | #6 |
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Pyrodex Replacement
Raider;
Loads clocked out on an average of 975 fps, 12 shots. Conical weighs 165 grains. CCI Magnum caps. A dab of Crisco over all. I'm cheap!! I don't know if it's just me, but I shoot that gun better than most cartridge handguns I have! All the places had Pyrodex, just no "P". Gascheck |
August 22, 2007, 09:12 PM | #7 |
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Pretty good Thump!
348 FT. Lbs. & yes I have to second your statement, I too shoot either my 1860 Army or my 1851 .44 Navy better tham most anything in my inventory. |
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