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BillM · August 12, 2024, 12:40 PM

Possible? Sure. There are lots of alloys out there that would not be affected
by black powder residue. 316 Stainless, Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel, Iridium
and a bunch more.
Practical? Maybe with Stainless, but otherwise no.

August 12, 2024, 12:40 PM	#3
BillM Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 798	Possible? Sure. There are lots of alloys out there that would not be affected by black powder residue. 316 Stainless, Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel, Iridium and a bunch more. Practical? Maybe with Stainless, but otherwise no.