Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: Red leaf 67 on December 18, 2021, 11:37:56 AM
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I started shooting Muzzleloaders in the late 80's. I have one rifle & one shotgun/ fowler, both side lock percussion. Powder could be purchased for $6 a pound for Goex 3F. I bought four cans at that time & the day has finally come when I have used up my powder supply. I have moved several times, & now all I am able to find is Black Powder substitutes for $28 - $32 a pound. If I understand correctly Goex is currently discontinued/ out of business, which makes me wonder what the future holds , yes there are a few other makers & substitutes, but all of them not easy to obtain or reasonably priced in my area. Any thoughts from other muzzleloading enthusiasts ? I have made small batches of self made powder , but do not have ball mill & feel that quality is not equal to commercial. Seems that I have to use about twice as much homemade powder to get close to goex. Consistancy & reliability are not as good as commercial.
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Not sure where you are located at, here is what I bought last time that I got some. It was at Kittitas trading post in Eburg
https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/5405
Product Information
As of 2020, Manufactured for Graf & Sons by Goex Powder Inc.
While Goex has improved manufacturing processes and material quality, they have manufactured black powder using traditional materials to provide the same great ignition characteristics and uniform speed that master shooters and hunters have relied on for over 200 years.
This FFF (or 3F) is suited for Rifles (50-caliber and smaller), Pistols and Revolvers.
Graf Black Powder
View more Graf Black Powder products
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Where are you located?
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I have moved a few times, I now live in Vermont
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If you are at a store that you think might carry black powder, you will have to ask, they have to keep it in vaults in the back, I think it is a federal law for them to sell it
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Yes, the Business is very highly regulated, I worked for a powder distributor in College . There were specifics on storage, inventory, & record keeping. Much of the product was stored in bunkers built & formerly used by Army Corps. of Engineers far away from office/ facility
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If you are in the NE part of the country try Maine Powder House. Order 5 pounds and have it shipped or drive over and pick it up. They currently show Swiss and Shuetzen powder in several grades in stock. No one knows if Goex will be bought and go back into production.
Good luck. 👍🙂
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Thank you, that's great information :tup:
