Cannot find Black Powder

[64Springer]

Duplex loads work fine. I would only use 10 gr real black when I used to do it and it worked just fine. Will save you a bunch vs 35 grains. Now I order like most and have it delivered and am in the pocess of gathering materials to try my hand at........well you know. Need a few more 25% off coupons for my press and tumbler.

Serious question.

What would happen with a 50/50 mix of real black and a substitute?

Would it ignite better and burn better than straight up T7 or Pyro?

Obviously, you'd want to shake the container really well before metering out your charge.

 

[Kevin]

I bought a case of 1.5 Swiss a few shortages ago. Could not tell the difference between it and 2F.
Heck, I was burning it in my .40 some. Good stuff.

 

[azmntman]

I don't mix it. I would measure 10 gr goex and dump it in then 55 gr 777. Went off as good vs 65 gr goex. Never thought about mixing it first.

 

[Cruzatte]

@Steve cullen, I see that you're from Edmonton. Look up these folks. I'm sure they'd be happy to talk to you. Alberta Black Powder Association

 

[Mike in FL]

No help to the OP, but I would think Canada is a muzzleloading hunter's playground, and thus black powder would sell like crazy.

 

[64Springer]

Canada is one of the most gun friendly countries on the planet.

Where gunpowder flows like wine.

 

[Mike in FL]

Except black powder it seems.

 

[Beaverman2]

Canada is one of the most gun friendly countries on the planet.

Where gunpowder flows like wine.

you funny!

 

[64Springer]

you funny!

Ham Chung, is that you?

 

[John Strong]

I would get the 1.5 Swiss. In my rifles it shoots the same point of impact as Goex 2F with the same charge. Every rifle is different, but worth a try.

 

[Sidney Smith]

This thread is the reason I learned how to make my own powder. Shortages, or plant closures such as what we all experienced with Goex going down, taught me that I can't rely on hoping I can find powder if I want to continue to enjoy my hobby. Same as with lead getting scarce, I made sure I have the means to keep myself supplied.

 

[sturmkatze]

No help to the OP, but I would think Canada is a muzzleloading hunter's playground, and thus black powder would sell like crazy.

No. Anti gun and their pm, being the illegitimate son of Fidel Castro, is trying to remove guns and freedoms.

 

[BBGun]

If it is your only option...

Watch and learn.

 

[Rob M.]

You can buy it on line and or make it , its not hard to do . Best of luck

 

[Rob M.]

You

I am seriously thinking about it but being new to this I'm a little nervous to try it if I'm being honest

You tube is your friend in this case . It can be done easily or complicated
.. .. Easy way ,my way , combine ingredients , mill ingredients , 40 hours per pound , mix to dough like consistanty with rubbing alcohol ,push through screen onto cookie tray , spread out to dry in sun , mix every once in awhile , when dry its done ..... Works great . You can add other steps but thats up to.each person to decide . I make my charcoal , but you can buy it , and the other two ingredients can be shipped to your door ....any who .... Best of luck .

 

[Col. Batguano]

Why don't you call the usual US powder places like Graf & sons or Powder Inc and ask them about shipping to Canada?

 

[Steve cullen]

Why don't you call the usual US powder places like Graf & sons or Powder Inc and ask them about shipping to Canada?

I have but a lot of places either wont ship here or the shipping is ludicrous

 

[Junckopolo]

Why don't you call the usual US powder places like Graf & sons or Powder Inc and ask them about shipping to Canada?

Pretty sure the problem is that once in Canada, they still have to charge insane prices to insure the package. Powder is available in some stores but delivery is the killing factor.

I looked into getting black powder from some stores within Canada and the delivery brings a 60$ pound can into 200$+ with shipping because it's not considered ammo, it's explosives, so it does not fall into the same category.

 

[Steve cullen]

Pretty sure the problem is that once in Canada, they still have to charge insane prices to insure the package. Powder is available in some stores but delivery is the killing factor.

I looked into getting black powder from some stores within Canada and the delivery brings a 60$ pound can into 200$+ with shipping because it's not considered ammo, it's explosives, so it does not fall into the same category.

I had a quote for just over $400 shipping at one place, its ridiculous! I found a place that's a 5 hour drive away and I was gunna just do a road trip one day, but they just got back to me today actually with a quote of $47 shipping on 2 cans on Schuetzen 3F, so needless to say I jumped on it!

 

[Junckopolo]

Great deal! Wish I lived closer, would definitely give them a call. Don't think I'll get the same deal all the way here.