Changing my opinion on Pyrodex RS

[Lbrown]

Used some RS for the first time in my Pedersoli scout carbine with 5 grain GOEX kicker and it worked perfectly every time. There was little fouling, I didn't have to pick the vent and cleanup was a breeze. This looks like a good option so I can save my BP for the revolvers. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how well things went today.

 

[Ponderosaman]

Used some RS for the first time in my Pedersoli scout carbine with 5 grain GOEX kicker and it worked perfectly every time. There was little fouling, I didn't have to pick the vent and cleanup was a breeze. This looks like a good option so I can save my BP for the revolvers. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how well things went today.

Good to know, thanks for posting.

 

[William Lincoln]

Pyrodex is the future for most. Pre-charging the bore with a kicker is not new.
It was done years ago for different reasons. Hodgdon employs it by impregnating
pellets. Triple 7 used to advise it on its containers. The negative is that it
complicates things and slows down loading. But it will help stretch powder.

 

[ghostdncr]

Pyrodex is okay, contrary to the opinion of others and on occasion myself. I started shooting muzzleloaders in the mid-70's and Pyrodex was much more available than black powder where we were living at the time. There was a rumor going around that you didn't have to clean Pyrodex fouling like BP and that it was much easier to clean when you did. I'm sure many guns were ruined because of this. My dad was a fiend about keeping guns cleaned, oiled, and ready for business so we never had any problems. I make my own BP nowadays but have kinda decided it's likely a good option for many. Buy a pound or two and experiment with it. If you hit a significant snag, ask around. Someone else probably already has a solution for whatever the problem may be.

 

[Britsmoothy]

I used it for years.
I soon learnt to wash the guns good with it.
I found it OK to be honest.

 

[SmokepoleSam]

Pyrodex and other substitutes work fine in revolvers, you have direct ignition from the nipples, there are no twists or turns. You might or might not need magnum caps.

 

[Zapadach]

I have used Pyrodex for years here in California and I have no complaints for caplocks or revolers. But now home brew is what I am doing.

 

[Birddog1911]

FWIW, I'll be making a thread this weekend reporting my findings with Goex Pinnacle over 5-10 grains of proper 3Fg Goex.

 

[Grimord]

Is Goex Pinnacle even made anymore? I haven't seen it on a shelf in years.

 

[tom_in_vt]

FWIW, I'll be making a thread this weekend reporting my findings with Goex Pinnacle over 5-10 grains of proper 3Fg Goex.

what is pinnacle?

 

[Birddog1911]

Is Goex Pinnacle even made anymore? I haven't seen it on a shelf in years.

Not sure, but I've got 5 pounds of it.

what is pinnacle?

Goex's replica black powder.

 

[Okie Hog]

Is Goex Pinnacle even made anymore?

Goex Pinnacle went away after Hodgdon Powder bought Goex. i used Goex Pinnacle for many years, still have some 2F.

 

[hanshi]

My experience with Pyrodex is extremely limited and only tested in a couple of revolvers. I was disappointed in the performance of the two grades I had. They (2 cans) had already been opened when given to me, so I can't comment on age or storage conditions prior to trying it. I was buying BP locally at the time but started ordering it by the case about the same time.

 

[Rudyard]

Showing my extreeme predudice & Ive never even seen Pyrodex but like in lines and any modern notions if your going that road you may as well stick with nitro breech loaders as I see it your missing the point . My opinion on In line affairs is unprintable .
Rudyard

 

[Sparkitoff]

Last week I used Pyrodex RS in my shotguns. In this case the powder was free so I decided to give it a whirl. It loaded, fired and cleaned up just fine. No noticeable difference in performance. These were cap-lock shotguns and the Pyrodex worked well enough that I will use up the two jars I have in these shotguns.

 

[William Lincoln]

Pyrodex is an OK substitute. It is hygroscopic and does not store as well as real Black.
I kept some in a Rem 1858 for 2 + years. One misfire only. Recently we have been hearing
a lot of members taliking about pre-charging "kicker" with 3 & 4f when using substitutes.
If the substitute is old or exposed to moisture I would try these methods. Fact is we will
have to live with substitutes due to regulations. They are safer is what we are told. For
now, we need to support real black powder which has predictable reliable ignition. The
bonus with real Black is that it stores for decades without degradation.

 

[TrapperDude]

Pyrodex is an OK substitute. It is hygroscopic and does not store as well as real Black.
I kept some in a Rem 1858 for 2 + years. One misfire only. Recently we have been hearing
a lot of members taliking about pre-charging "kicker" with 3 & 4f when using substitutes.
If the substitute is old or exposed to moisture I would try these methods. Fact is we will
have to live with substitutes due to regulations. They are safer is what we are told. For
now, we need to support real black powder which has predictable reliable ignition. The
bonus with real Black is that it stores for decades without degradation.

The factory containers seal up well enough that I imagine it should keep just fine as long as you don't leave it open longer than necessary. Some good air conditioning should also help.

 

[TrapperDude]

Pyrodex and other substitutes work fine in revolvers, you have direct ignition from the nipples, there are no twists or turns. You might or might not need magnum caps.

It's all I had when I first got my R.1858, and I never had any issues with it. In fact, I'm only using it in my revolver, so I can save my BP for my flintlock.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Positive input for P-Dex? Oh My Lord!

 

[Ballshooter]

I will continue to make my own Black powder..seems to work just fine.