Author Topic: What type of powder do you use? (Read 6299 times)

colockumelk · « **on:** July 14, 2009, 04:33:32 PM »

Just curious what everyone uses and why. Plus it might help some new-bees out.

stumprat · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2009, 04:37:37 PM »

777 ffg loose for me. So far the cleanest and most reliable I've been able to find.

SnakeEyes · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2009, 04:57:16 PM »

I use the 777 pellets for speed and convenience. Seems to shoot great in my Knight Bighorn.

CP · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:54:35 AM »

777 – loose. Loose because it’s cheaper, more flexible, and easier to ignite than pellets, 777 because it’s cleaner and more powerful than anything else that I’ve tried.

B.G.hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2009, 11:10:15 AM »

i use goex ffg black powder.

callonetta · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2009, 11:33:21 AM »

90 Gr. of loose T7 fffg for me, works great, clean and measures easy, my BK loves it.

Pat/Rick · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2009, 09:08:24 PM »

Pyrodex Select. Shoot it in my rifle and revolvers. I use it and like it ,just haven't tried anything else. Kinda a creature of habit. I have been meaning to try the triple 7 though. I've heard good stuff about it.

robb92 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:22:19 AM »

I use pyrodex pellets and 777 loose

rasbo · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:25:16 AM »

pyrodex loose soon as thats gone going to 777 loose

colockumelk · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2009, 09:59:12 AM »

I used to use Pyrodex Pellets and then this year I switched to Shockey's Loose and the groups are not even close to as good as my Pyrodex. So I'm going to go back to Pyrodex.... although I think I might have to try the 777 because it seems y'all like it alot.

MagKarl · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:49:27 AM »

Goex 2F black powder

AWS · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2009, 11:23:18 AM »

Do any of the newer powders work in a flintlock with out starting with a small charge of black powder under them?

AWS

CP · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2009, 07:02:14 AM »

Quote from: AWS on July 20, 2009, 11:23:18 AM

Do any of the newer powders work in a flintlock with out starting with a small charge of black powder under them?

AWS

According to Hodgdons, Pyrodex & 777 need a starting charge:

Flintlock: To insure proper ignition in flintlock systems, 5 grains of FFFFG priming powder should be placed into the bore prior to loading the main charge of Triple Seven or Pyrodex. Consult the loading data in this brochure to determine the proper charge for the caliber firearm used and the chosen projectile. The main powder charge should be reduced by 5 grains to compensate for the addition of the priming powder. While holding the firearm vertically, slowly pour the measured charge of Triple Seven or Pyrodex into the barrel. Seat the projectile firmly against the powder. Make certain that there is no airspace between the powder and the projectile. *See WARNING below.

ing · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2009, 07:16:32 AM »

I use Pyrodex pellets. Quick and easy.

BoomWhop · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2009, 09:49:03 PM »

777 shoots good groups cleans up easy

TopOfTheFoodChain · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2009, 10:09:41 PM »

777 3F. easy clean up, shoots well for me

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2009, 01:49:56 AM »

Quote from: ing on July 24, 2009, 07:16:32 AM

I use Pyrodex pellets. Quick and easy.

2 60 pellets in my .54

jagermiester · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2009, 07:55:11 AM »

Triple Seven FFG its always been reliable and it cleans like no other. I just got a new Traditions Pursuit last year I was shooting a Knight and I tried the pellets It was way harder to clean the nipple. With the loose it cleans without any solvent. Maybe the gun metal but I would not put ant other powder through this gun at this point.

BnB · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2009, 09:22:18 AM »

Goex 2f black powder

shag · « **Reply #19 on:** October 01, 2009, 09:52:13 PM »

777 loose

Best bang for the buck! No crud ring! just fouled my barrel about 3 hours ago. I won't be cleaning it until after the late season is over.

Thats the beauty of it!

Whitelightning · « **Reply #20 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:16:32 PM »

Triple seven loose 3f and 2f in my rifles and goex in my shotguns.

woodswalker · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:51:08 AM »

Goex FFg in the T/C Hawken and Pyrodex Pellets in the Knight Bighorn..but going to investigate 777 loose and pellets for the Knight. Pellets in the in-line for speed.

I shoot the T/C with black and patched Round Ball Just cuz.

TheHunt · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:15:58 PM »

Goex FFFG

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