Ordering Pyrodex P - Question:

10851Man · January 11, 2013, 08:09 PM

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????

Hawg · January 11, 2013, 08:17 PM

I wouldn't fool with the pellets.

10851Man · January 11, 2013, 08:20 PM

Which one is the correct version????

Hawg · January 11, 2013, 08:51 PM

I'd use loose powder. For a revolver Pyrodex P is recommended but I use RS with no problems.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · January 11, 2013, 09:32 PM

Never said what type of weapon you intending to use. (traditional or inline)

Hawg · January 11, 2013, 10:56 PM

I believe he said on another thread a Pietta .36 but I disremember if it was a Police or Navy.

Roshi · January 11, 2013, 11:06 PM

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.

shortwave · January 11, 2013, 11:08 PM

Can't comment on using them in pistols but I don't care for pellets in long guns.

10851Man · January 12, 2013, 07:08 PM

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...

10851Man · January 12, 2013, 07:11 PM

Check this link out:

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/s...6423/cat100012

Hawg · January 12, 2013, 07:59 PM

That's loose powder in the bottle. The pellets come in a smaller container.

deerslayer303 · January 12, 2013, 09:41 PM

Hawg, you use RS the FFg equivalent in your revolvers? .44 and .36?

Hawg · January 13, 2013, 05:07 AM

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.

Strafer Gott · January 13, 2013, 10:45 AM

If you can't find P there is also select. Like Hawg said, pretty much indistinqishable burn rate difference.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · January 14, 2013, 11:08 AM

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.

Always pay attention to your weapons manufactures guidelines concerning suggested loadings and the proper propellent/s to use in their products.

January 11, 2013, 08:09 PM	#1
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	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, 11:06 PM	#7
Roshi Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 223	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.

January 12, 2013, 09:41 PM	#12
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,704	Hawg, you use RS the FFg equivalent in your revolvers? .44 and .36? __________________ "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." - Thomas Jefferson

January 11, 2013, 08:17 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	I wouldn't fool with the pellets.

January 11, 2013, 08:20 PM	#3
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Which one is the correct version????

January 11, 2013, 08:51 PM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	I'd use loose powder. For a revolver Pyrodex P is recommended but I use RS with no problems.

January 11, 2013, 09:32 PM	#5
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Never said what type of weapon you intending to use. (traditional or inline)

January 11, 2013, 10:56 PM	#6
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	I believe he said on another thread a Pietta .36 but I disremember if it was a Police or Navy.

January 11, 2013, 11:08 PM	#8
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Can't comment on using them in pistols but I don't care for pellets in long guns.

January 12, 2013, 07:08 PM	#9
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	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, 07:11 PM	#10
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Check this link out: http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/s...6423/cat100012

January 12, 2013, 07:59 PM	#11
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	That's loose powder in the bottle. The pellets come in a smaller container.

January 13, 2013, 05:07 AM	#13
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	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.

January 13, 2013, 10:45 AM	#14
Strafer Gott Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,315	If you can't find P there is also select. Like Hawg said, pretty much indistinqishable burn rate difference.

January 14, 2013, 11:08 AM	#15
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	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. Always pay attention to your weapons manufactures guidelines concerning suggested loadings and the proper propellent/s to use in their products.