black powder

[mushka]

Graf & son seems to have a lot of powder om hand but no percussion caps. Only musket caps. today Feb 16 2023.

 

[longl]

Checked today and they now have Swiss powder in stock. Musket caps only still.

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3501

 

[springfield art]

Just picked up two tins of Elephant 1F at a swap meet, from an estate sale. $10/per can. I'm told it's "sooty" but I don't care! Made in Brazil.

 

[Will]

Thanks mushka.

 

[OldSmoky1967]

Graf & son seems to have a lot of powder om hand but no percussion caps. Only musket caps. today Feb 16 2023.

Never hurts to have a musket nipple or two for emergencies. I find I like them better...

 

[Muzzle57]

Never hurts to have a musket nipple or two for emergencies. I find I like them better...

I ordered 6 of them by mistake last year.

 

[Piquant]

The mods will shut this thread down if i say to much. It's not allowed to discuss making of BP.

 

[OldSmoky1967]

I ordered 6 of them by mistake last year.

Wanna sell them?

 

[NorthFork]

Once again.......!!!!!!!!!


Travelers Antiques in TX and Crater Fireworks in IL has powder and caps!!!!!

Travelers has bulk Shuetzen fffg (Travelers Powder) shipped to your door for as low as $23.01 a pound.

Powder and caps are out there. Look around!

 

[tenngun]

Just picked up two tins of Elephant 1F at a swap meet, from an estate sale. $10/per can. I'm told it's "sooty" but I don't care! Made in Brazil.

I have some elephant left, yes dirty and underpowered. However, I mix 1/4 pound with 3/4 GO and I can’t tell it from pure GO

 

[Muzzle57]

Wanna sell them?

They’re 6x1’s

 

[NorthFork]

I agree the mods have a right to not allow these discussions. And, I used to support that rule. But, with the more and more often sporadic shortages of commercial bp, and this being partly a survival game, maybe it should be allowed. Might be necessary one day.

I don't disagree with this!

That said commercial powder is available! I've gave the info MANY times nows

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

The phrase "Do not try this at Home!" exists for a reason.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

There is plenty of Holy Black available commercially for Sporting. It,s not worth the consequences should a rat neighbor dime you out. There are stiff penalties for doing so. It,s right up there with building your own still. The reward for getting caught hurts a heck of a lot more than just buying it through the proper channels. In the end one will not have to worry about muzzle Loading any longer. And if you are the last wisest thing to do is to air your dirty laundry to the world....

 

[Tumbledown]

We can use and buy it, but can't discuss how to make it?

Correct, per Forum rules. The forum owners don't want any liability for improper or unlawful actions taken by forum users. This is their house, thus their rules.

There are plenty of other resources online for making it.

 

[BS2366]

It's only illegal to make BP yourself if you are distributing it. Distilling spirits is illegal in any amount, even for personal consumption.

Distilling isn't illegal if it's for personal use only or making fuel. If making fuel, you have to serialize your still.

 

[Tumbledown]

Distilling isn't illegal if it's for personal use only or making fuel. If making fuel, you have to serialize your still.

Yes, it is illegal. Distilling alcohol for home consumption is, in any quantity. For fuel, you need permits. Read the regulations here.

People think because one can make fermented beverages (beer, wine,) spirits are ok.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Thanks for the Info. Fellas. I stand corrected.

 

[Old Hawkeye]

Any discussion of making Black Powder is forbidden on this site! The reason is LIABILITY!!!!! If someone gets hurt or sets something on fire & they say they got the info on how to do it from this site, Lawyers will pounce on us! Stop being stupid! Get each others email or phone number & do it privately. Can't believe a mod hasn't ended this thread & erased it!

 

[Old Hawkeye]

I can not think of how a website can be sued for a posters stupidity. I assume the website is an LLC. That shields individuals.

You must live on another planet! Anybody can sue anybody for anything in this country, unfortunately. Whether you are a LLC, Corporation, or an Individual getting sued costs big money. If you think an LLC shields anybody you are in LA-LA Land! Get mad all you want, but the late "Zonie" established this rule & I think it would behoove us to follow it.