black powder

This is a simple yes/no/unsure poll; With the closing down of the Goex Black Powder plant dissuade you (choose against) buying a Flintlock rifle or pistol?

So I have always used the same FFFG powder that load my flintlock rifle with to prime the pan... I know most people use FFFFG for priming and it supposed to give a faster ignition than just using 3f like I always have. So today I crushed up a very small (safe) amount and filled my primining...

Grandfather found this in a old rundown school in Belgium. So i believe it has Belgium origin. can't find a serial number or any manufacture names or logos. Dying to know. i do have more photos if that can help. Muzzle only lets you post 10 pics at once.

Can someone help? This is marked as an Italian made BP .50 caliber rifle. Markings PN with a start an AA in a box and serial 010190 marked. But it also shows ultra hi on the top of the Barrell. Non of this adds up as I can't find an ultra hi italian made...can't post pics for some reason. It...

This spring I purchased a 1st model Uberti Dragoon from a very nice gentleman member here. And I thought some of you folks might enjoy some pictures and stories from my time with the big horse pistol. I have really gotten to know my Dragoon this summer while packing her around the ranch...

Hi I’m interested on how I’m supposed to get in contact with the handgonne maker and youtuber freekforge1 I tried commenting on some of his YouTube video but I don’t think I’m gonna get a response anytime soon since I don’t think he is active on YouTube anymore. I want to buy a brass handgonne...

Does the ”honeycomb” construction of a revolver cylinder make it stronger than a single barrel? The reason why I’m ask is because I’m trying to figure out the minimum safe wall thickness for a single shot black powder pistol. The pistol I’m making will be loaded with a .53 roundball (weight 231...

Black powder is getting hard to get in our area! What is a good substitute? Triple 7. .?

Hello, My name is Alexandre and I practice sport shooter since 25 years (rifle and handgun and ammunition reloader). Professionally : - Experience and graduated in the area of explosives and black powder. - Artillery gun manufacturer.

I have no black powder dealer near me and in the past have just ordered it in bulk and paid the big hazmat and shipping fees. But yesterday, I had to drive a few hours away for work and I looked on the Goex dealer locater site and found a dealer near where I was working. I stopped in and he was...

I'm sure this has been addressed before but I would like to know about folk actual use of them and the difference. I'm also starting a list of mine and wondering if others in the area would like to jump in on a bulk buy on REAL black powder for Missourians. I'll be dealing with PVI or Buffalo Arms.

Hello, new to the group and new to building. I have always had an interest in building a cannon and finally have taken an action. After reading various sites and getting ideas I wanted to do a run down and get some other opinions. I’m basing my build off the .50cal cannon kits, but going a...

I have some un-opened cans of FF and FFF powder I purchased about 35 years ago. Shooting this powder in guns I have shot for decades now prints way high and my groups are larger. Maybe its me because I am older, but I am thinking the powder is doing weird things. I guess I need to find a...

I have an 1861 Springfield copy. Some very light, slight surface discoloration at the rear of the barrel and a tiny amount of light surface rust on the end cap. No pitting and no issues whatsoever with the barrel. Rifled .58. Comes with bayonet and bayonet scabbard. 7.5 out of 10 for...

Hi, I've got a few revolvers for sale: 1. Pietta 1860 Army .44 with Slix-Shot nipples. Gently used, GREAT shooter. $250 Will ship at buyer's expense. I do accept PP or however else buyers want to pay. Thanks for looking!