It seems finding black powder will be getting a little harder to find, as Hodgdons is shutting down it's black powder manufacturing.
That is not good!
That is not good!
Black powder supply
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Brokennock
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No kidding? Really?
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We have been discussing this at length for three days on another thread.
What I got out of the discussion:
SWISS will be upping its production to try and fill the Goex void in 2,3, and 4 F.
If you shoot percussion in .45 cal or larger, Pyrodex RS will work fine.
I tried some Pyrodex RS @ $22.45/lbs and Pyrodex RS Select $24.95/lbs, yesterday in .45 Seneca and in .50 cal CVA. Both 100% reliable, shot 300 grainer out of .50 with max loads, no change in accuracy at 75 yards across 10 shots.
I did not chronograph, but have been told it will shoot slightly slower, and it is harder to ignite in humid climates.
Also, some folks are going to try their hand at making BP.
If you are flinter, it was also mentioned that you can extend your remaining BP by using Pyrodex as your primary charge, and using only a small amount of your BP as an “in barrel priming charge to catch the flash hole spark inside the barrel”. Example load: For a 80 grain charge, first load 10 grains of BP, then 70 grains of the Pyrodex. The idea being that the more flammable BP will catch the flash hole primer spark, ignite, and in turn ignite the harder to ignite Pyrodex. I am not a flinter yet, so I don’t know if this is accurate info, you will have to research it.
What I got out of the discussion:
SWISS will be upping its production to try and fill the Goex void in 2,3, and 4 F.
If you shoot percussion in .45 cal or larger, Pyrodex RS will work fine.
I tried some Pyrodex RS @ $22.45/lbs and Pyrodex RS Select $24.95/lbs, yesterday in .45 Seneca and in .50 cal CVA. Both 100% reliable, shot 300 grainer out of .50 with max loads, no change in accuracy at 75 yards across 10 shots.
I did not chronograph, but have been told it will shoot slightly slower, and it is harder to ignite in humid climates.
Also, some folks are going to try their hand at making BP.
If you are flinter, it was also mentioned that you can extend your remaining BP by using Pyrodex as your primary charge, and using only a small amount of your BP as an “in barrel priming charge to catch the flash hole spark inside the barrel”. Example load: For a 80 grain charge, first load 10 grains of BP, then 70 grains of the Pyrodex. The idea being that the more flammable BP will catch the flash hole primer spark, ignite, and in turn ignite the harder to ignite Pyrodex. I am not a flinter yet, so I don’t know if this is accurate info, you will have to research it.
Daryl Crawford
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Ya this topic is old now, let's talk about how you clean your muzzleloader.... 
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At end of shooting day, bore foam soak 1 hour, light bore scrub, more foam 1 more hour. Followed by warm detergent water and more brushing. Swab them out and oil’em.
Day 2,( no shooting), more bore foam, lots of bore brushing and patches. Final oiling.
I have the time, and it’s relaxing. The shooting is what takes time. I have arthritis so loading all day is taxing. I have total respect for the early frontiersmen. Tough going.
Day 2,( no shooting), more bore foam, lots of bore brushing and patches. Final oiling.
I have the time, and it’s relaxing. The shooting is what takes time. I have arthritis so loading all day is taxing. I have total respect for the early frontiersmen. Tough going.
I kinda like the lube threads myself.Ya this topic is old now, let's talk about how you clean your muzzleloader....
You left out the Ballistol and Wonder Lube.
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I have heard about Ballistol, and if my way starts to fail, I will definitely try it out.
I am shooting literally every week for hours at a time and cleaning constantly. I have yet to get rust.
What might surprise you is that I use food grade coconut oil to lubricate muzzleloaders.
It is biodegradable, non-toxic and again, I have yet to encounter any rust.
Go figure…I am a long way off from bear oil….I will get there eventually.
I am shooting literally every week for hours at a time and cleaning constantly. I have yet to get rust.
What might surprise you is that I use food grade coconut oil to lubricate muzzleloaders.
It is biodegradable, non-toxic and again, I have yet to encounter any rust.
Go figure…I am a long way off from bear oil….I will get there eventually.
Woody Morgan
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Phht. Underachievers. Let's go straight to another stuck ball thread. Haven't had one in a couple of weeks.
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Several years ago when i had some time to kill I experimented with any and all cooking oils as well as other oils as patch lubes and found no noticable differences using the same amount. Most people I believe have problems with lubes because they use too much. Dutch Schultz's system of using soluable oils and water and letting the water evaporate is in my opinion just a way to get some lube with out getting too much. Among the oils I tested were: corn oil, soybean oil, lard, coconut oil, canola oil, castor oil, olive oil, sperm whale oil (both the real stuff and the sythetic) beef tallow,chicken fat crisco, and fish oil.Years ago I even tried STP (BIG MISTAKE).
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yeah….I confess to loading a ball or two without powder early on. Not fun.
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Hmmmm what’s the best oil for a dry ball?
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Lol!! Brain oil… as in use your brain, pay attention and don’t do that again!
I have learned some lessons the hard way, bet I have many to go.
APG
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I find it funny that alot of folks seem to get bent out of shape a little when someone asks a question that has already been discussed. Perhaps the one asking the question did not see the previous posts. Even if they did so what if they wish to discuss it further. Maybe if that upsets some folks they could just scroll on by the post instead of making snide remarks. Or maybe they just can help themselves. 
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I found some powder I forgot I had, can is unopened
Wonder if it still good?
Wonder if it still good?
Try some in your muzzle loader and let us know.
Amen Brother.I find it funny that alot of folks seem to get bent out of shape a little when someone asks a question that has already been discussed. Perhaps the one asking the question did not see the previous posts. Even if they did so what if they wish to discuss it further. Maybe if that upsets some folks they could just scroll on by the post instead of making snide remarks. Or maybe they just can help themselves.
