Definitive guide on powders

mnoirot64 · January 22, 2014, 04:44 PM

I have read my reloading guides (Hornady, Lyman and Nosler) from cover to cover. I am interested in learning more about the intricacies of smokeless powder. Any recommendations? Thanks.

FloridaGuy · January 22, 2014, 07:48 PM

I just picked up a book called Propellant Profiles.

http://www.huntingtons.com/store/pro...roductid=19671

overthere · January 22, 2014, 08:08 PM

Seems it is cheaper at Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Propellant-Pro.../dp/1879356775

FloridaGuy · January 22, 2014, 08:50 PM

I picked my copy up locally. The book is offered in both paperback and hardcover. I payed a little more because I picked up the hardcover version.

mnoirot64 · January 22, 2014, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaGuy

I just picked up a book called Propellant Profiles.

http://www.huntingtons.com/store/pro...roductid=19671

I assume it gets into the technical aspects of powders? I am a tech guy and really want to understand them better. Thanks!

mmb713 · January 23, 2014, 12:08 AM

Propellant Profiles is a good one. It is basically all of the powder articles from Handloader magazine through the ages. The latest edition goes up to the mid to late 2000s. It was published in 2009. It covers all the specs on the powders and includes load data, range reports, manufacturing history and pictures of the powders too. A great resource for any reloader and a must-have for powder junkies like me

Don P · January 23, 2014, 07:52 AM

Even cheaper at Abebooks

Clark · January 23, 2014, 10:23 AM

I have propellant profiles, and I have never been able to learn anything from it.

It reminds me of Gun magazines that have a cover article about a shoot out between 4 different revolvers. When I read the article, I learn nothing.

Ok, I just read 5 pages of it.

I am ashamed I read that.

Slamfire · January 23, 2014, 10:52 AM

Phillip Sharpe wrote a most extensive book titled "The Complete Guide to Handloading". Even though it is basically a WW2 era book, it has an excellent section on making gunpowder. I once found web copies, do a search. Then, the book "Ammunition Making" by George Frost was excellent. Unfortunately I took the thing to work and it happened to "walk off" so I can't re read the specific section on gun powders.

You can find "The Chemistry of powder and explosives" on the web, hopefully the link will still function if you click, this has an amazing amount of information.

WESHOOT2 · January 24, 2014, 03:30 PM

Thank you Clark for succinctly encompassing my personal lack of interest in the Complete Book of Burnout Profiles.

I've enjoyed reading articles in Handloader, EXCEPT they always for years seemed to follow some current topic I was internet-pontificating over

Actually, I try to read everything, and retain things I feel offer value.

January 22, 2014, 04:44 PM	#1
mnoirot64 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2013 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 365	Definitive guide on powders I have read my reloading guides (Hornady, Lyman and Nosler) from cover to cover. I am interested in learning more about the intricacies of smokeless powder. Any recommendations? Thanks. __________________ Michael Noirot Life Member - NRA Clarksville, Tennessee

January 22, 2014, 07:48 PM	#2
FloridaGuy Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2012 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 237	I just picked up a book called Propellant Profiles. http://www.huntingtons.com/store/pro...roductid=19671 __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ Authorized Blackhound Optics Dealer www.blackhoundoptics.com/CWFT

January 22, 2014, 08:50 PM	#4
FloridaGuy Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2012 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 237	I picked my copy up locally. The book is offered in both paperback and hardcover. I payed a little more because I picked up the hardcover version. __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ Authorized Blackhound Optics Dealer www.blackhoundoptics.com/CWFT

January 23, 2014, 07:52 AM	#7
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Even cheaper at Abebooks __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

January 23, 2014, 10:23 AM	#8
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	I have propellant profiles, and I have never been able to learn anything from it. It reminds me of Gun magazines that have a cover article about a shoot out between 4 different revolvers. When I read the article, I learn nothing. Ok, I just read 5 pages of it. I am ashamed I read that. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

January 22, 2014, 08:08 PM	#3
overthere Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2012 Posts: 290	Seems it is cheaper at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Propellant-Pro.../dp/1879356775

January 23, 2014, 12:08 AM	#6
mmb713 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 421	Propellant Profiles is a good one. It is basically all of the powder articles from Handloader magazine through the ages. The latest edition goes up to the mid to late 2000s. It was published in 2009. It covers all the specs on the powders and includes load data, range reports, manufacturing history and pictures of the powders too. A great resource for any reloader and a must-have for powder junkies like me

January 23, 2014, 10:52 AM	#9
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	Phillip Sharpe wrote a most extensive book titled "The Complete Guide to Handloading". Even though it is basically a WW2 era book, it has an excellent section on making gunpowder. I once found web copies, do a search. Then, the book "Ammunition Making" by George Frost was excellent. Unfortunately I took the thing to work and it happened to "walk off" so I can't re read the specific section on gun powders. You can find "The Chemistry of powder and explosives" on the web, hopefully the link will still function if you click, this has an amazing amount of information. __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.

January 24, 2014, 03:30 PM	#10
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Thank you Clark for succinctly encompassing my personal lack of interest in the Complete Book of Burnout Profiles. I've enjoyed reading articles in *Handloader*, EXCEPT they always for years seemed to follow some current topic I was internet-pontificating over Actually, I try to read everything, and retain things I feel offer value. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"