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January 11, 2013, 07:09 PM | #1 |
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Ordering Pyrodex P - Question:
Found Pyrodex P on a website and they refer to it as follows:
"Hodgdon Pyrodex P 1lb Can - Pyrodex® Pellets give muzzleloaders greater consistency and performance, faster second shots and less waste than ever." Is this correct???? |
January 11, 2013, 07:17 PM | #2 |
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I wouldn't fool with the pellets.
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January 11, 2013, 07:20 PM | #3 |
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Which one is the correct version????
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January 11, 2013, 07:51 PM | #4 |
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I'd use loose powder. For a revolver Pyrodex P is recommended but I use RS with no problems.
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January 11, 2013, 08:32 PM | #5 |
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Never said what type of weapon you intending to use. (traditional or inline)
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January 11, 2013, 09:56 PM | #6 |
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I believe he said on another thread a Pietta .36 but I disremember if it was a Police or Navy.
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January 11, 2013, 10:06 PM | #7 |
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Pellets
Pyrodex pellets for revolvers, as far as I know are only available in .44 cal in 30 grain size. I use them all the time in my Pietta 1860 Army. They work great. I wish they did make them in .36 cal 25 grain.
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January 11, 2013, 10:08 PM | #8 |
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Can't comment on using them in pistols but I don't care for pellets in long guns.
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January 12, 2013, 06:08 PM | #9 |
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I didn't want pellets, but every Pyrodex 'P' container I see online they refer to as pellets...?????
P.S. yes, steel framed Pietta .36 revolver... |
January 12, 2013, 06:11 PM | #10 |
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January 12, 2013, 06:59 PM | #11 |
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That's loose powder in the bottle. The pellets come in a smaller container.
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January 12, 2013, 08:41 PM | #12 |
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Hawg, you use RS the FFg equivalent in your revolvers? .44 and .36?
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January 13, 2013, 04:07 AM | #13 |
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Sure do. I use P when I can find it which isn't often but the RS works fine, maybe a little less velocity but not noticeable.
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January 13, 2013, 09:45 AM | #14 |
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If you can't find P there is also select. Like Hawg said, pretty much indistinqishable burn rate difference.
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January 14, 2013, 10:08 AM | #15 |
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Don't use much pyrodex here. The way I see it. If wanting convenience. Those pre-measured drop in pellets are the way to go. If wanting a specific powder charge tailored for your rifles utmost ability. Granular Pyrodex than.
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