How does BP compare? - Page 2

Pond, James Pond · July 19, 2015, 02:31 PM

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You have a revolver do you not?
One can of black powder (or synthetic fake) and some bullets with suitable lube might satisfy your yearning. Or it might stimulate your yearning to the point that you trade in your modern guns for period types.

That is indeed on possibility.

I did actually ask a while back about how easy it would be to load some .44 cases with BP just to poopy and giggles....

Again, just have to see if anyone stocks some triple 7...

stubbicatt · July 20, 2015, 06:14 AM

Mr. Pond, loading modern cartridges with black is a fairly straight forward proposition. Most black powder likes a little compression, and most surely do you not want any air space between the propellant and the bullet. I suppose you could experiment if local regulations will allow you to purchase some black powder.

It is good practice to clean your firearms soon after firing black powder, and wash the empty cases in hot soapy water with a suitable brush.

62coltnavy · July 21, 2015, 01:38 AM

Indeed. The 1873 Colt SAA started out life as a BP revolver, smokeless not having been invented, and you can buy loaded BP cartridges or load your own with modern brass and either store bought or hand cast bullets.

July 20, 2015, 06:14 AM	#27
stubbicatt Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Posts: 1,707	Mr. Pond, loading modern cartridges with black is a fairly straight forward proposition. Most black powder likes a little compression, and most surely do you not want any air space between the propellant and the bullet. I suppose you could experiment if local regulations will allow you to purchase some black powder. It is good practice to clean your firearms soon after firing black powder, and wash the empty cases in hot soapy water with a suitable brush.

July 21, 2015, 01:38 AM	#28
62coltnavy Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2011 Posts: 356	Indeed. The 1873 Colt SAA started out life as a BP revolver, smokeless not having been invented, and you can buy loaded BP cartridges or load your own with modern brass and either store bought or hand cast bullets.