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Rachen · June 21, 2011, 03:47 PM

Over a period of many years, I have experimented with many different black powder and substitutes. Here is what I have learned:

Pyrodex: Corrosive factor is unknown because I clean guns and cartridge cases immediately after use. Velocity and power is on par with the best black powder.

Triple Se7en: Very high but sometimes erratic velocity, and also leaves crud in the barrel.

Goex Pinnacle: Wanted to try some, but it has been discontinued. According to reviews, Pinnacle delivers supreme velocity and also leaves virtually no crud, very similar to my own charcoal based sulfurless powder that I make and use.

So guys and gals, excluding Pinnacle and the weak powders like American Pioneer, which is the BEST black powder substitute that is out on the market currently?

June 21, 2011, 03:47 PM	#1
Rachen Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2006 Location: Weekend cowboy Posts: 542	What is the cleanest BP substitute that also delivers the optimum velocity and power? Over a period of many years, I have experimented with many different black powder and substitutes. Here is what I have learned: Pyrodex: Corrosive factor is unknown because I clean guns and cartridge cases immediately after use. Velocity and power is on par with the best black powder. Triple Se7en: Very high but sometimes erratic velocity, and also leaves crud in the barrel. Goex Pinnacle: Wanted to try some, but it has been discontinued. According to reviews, Pinnacle delivers supreme velocity and also leaves virtually no crud, very similar to my own charcoal based sulfurless powder that I make and use. So guys and gals, excluding Pinnacle and the weak powders like American Pioneer, which is the BEST black powder substitute that is out on the market currently?