New Flintlock Need FFFFg powder

[Grenadier1758]

Anybody know of a place selling FFFFg blackpowder Just bought a flintlock (first one ever) and I need a lb of ffffg powder

Didn't know that. Always heard you needed 4f and 3f in the barrel

45 CVA

Let's back to MTFURY's original question and actually try to help him out.

First, I want to get past the fact that for many of us with well tuned flint locks don't need 4F or Null B as priming powder.

Second, MTFURY has just purchased a CVA flintlock and has been given the advice to only use 4F (or finer) in the pan.

Third, CVA does not have the best reputation for providing a well tuned and actively sparking flint lock. Some do and others don't. MTFURY will have to evaluate the performance of his lock and assess the quality of the sparks going into the pan. At this time, we should give him all the edge he can get to make his experience with his new rifle the best he can have.

Graf and Sons has 4F and Null B in stock. Perhaps he can add a can of 4F to his order.

Once MTFURY has evaluated his lock, we can offer assistance on how to polish the mating parts on his lock and how to make adjustments to his flint to get the best sparks to the pan.

Let us describe the proper leather wrap for the flint, how to pressure flake or knap to keep a sharp edge and how to improve the striking angle of the flint to the frizzen for the most spark to the pan.

 

[FishDFly]

Just be thankful you dont have to mess with caps.

How does that help the OP?

 

[OhioHawkeye]

Didn't know that. Always heard you needed 4f and 3f in the barrel

2f for larger than 40 cal, but I use 3f for everything.

Usually can carefully grind down larger powder. We do that for the quills for the cannon. It's dangerous, but it's the only way to get 7 or 9f for the task.

 

[OhioHawkeye]

Let's back to MTFURY's original question and actually try to help him out.

First, I want to get past the fact that for many of us with well tuned flint locks don't need 4F or Null B as priming powder.

Second, MTFURY has just purchased a CVA flintlock and has been given the advice to only use 4F (or finer) in the pan.

Third, CVA does not have the best reputation for providing a well tuned and actively sparking flint lock. Some do and others don't. MTFURY will have to evaluate the performance of his lock and assess the quality of the sparks going into the pan. At this time, we should give him all the edge he can get to make his experience with his new rifle the best he can have.

Graf and Sons has 4F and Null B in stock. Perhaps he can add a can of 4F to his order.

Once MTFURY has evaluated his lock, we can offer assistance on how to polish the mating parts on his lock and how to make adjustments to his flint to get the best sparks to the pan.

Let us describe the proper leather wrap for the flint, how to pressure flake or knap to keep a sharp edge and how to improve the striking angle of the flint to the frizzen for the most spark to the pan.

Very true. I had one cva caplock that had a patten breech. It was the pickiest .....

 

[windy]

Out here in the great northwet, we prime with FFFg because it's coated and doesn't suck water out of the atmosphere, Hard to go "bang" when your priming's gone to mush!
windy

 

[tom_in_vt]

3 f will work just fine in the pan.

 

[mushka]

If you got 3F use it, if you got 4f use it. Either will work. Some of us try and make a big deal out of something small. Testing is fun.

 

[flntlokr]

Anybody know of a place selling FFFFg blackpowder Just bought a flintlock (first one ever) and I need a lb of ffffg powder

If you are desperate for some finer powder, get hold of a ceramic or wooden mortar and pestle, and grind the coarser powder down; (handy for when you might have to trickle powdeer in under someone's (rifle) nipple, or down a flash hole to remove a stuck ball). For priming, you can use ff or fff just as effectively.

 

[deerstalkert]

I wish you guys stopped using the F word so much on this forum.......

well ffff that! or even fffffff!

 

[springfield art]

All these guy's replies are on the money.

 

[Mogadishu Meanderer]

Just be thankful you dont have to mess with caps.

….only with rocks!!!

 

[Rifleman1776]

The others are right about using 3Fg. But, I believe 4Fg is faster and that is what I use by preference.

 

[maillemaker]

Last January I shot my Pedersoli Brown Bess with homemade 2F. As they did in period, I used the main charge for the priming charge. Worked fine. As you can see in the video, the ignition seems pretty quick.

[video]

Sounds like you were able to buy some. However, as others have noted, if you screen your 3F powder you will probably find you get some 4F that falls though. You can also, very gently and with only a pinch of powder at a time, grind up some 3F into 4F.

 

[FishDFly]

The others are right about using 3Fg. But, I believe 4Fg is faster and that is what I use by preference.

He ordered his powder yesterday.

 

[Rifleman1776]

In warfare priming before loading was the way to go for speed. But, otherwise, it is a very unsafe practice. This video teaches a bad lesson.

 

[Paul Nelson]

Anybody know of a place selling FFFFg blackpowder Just bought a flintlock (first one ever) and I need a lb of ffffg powder

I use 3f Goex for the main charge and for the pan

 

[maillemaker]

In warfare priming before loading was the way to go for speed. But, otherwise, it is a very unsafe practice. This video teaches a bad lesson.

Everyone has to determine for themselves the risks they are willing to take. In the video I am shooting period-style ammunition in a historically-correct manner.

 

[david w]

well ffff that! or even fffffff!

You have a stutter problem?

 

[Snydly]

Anybody know of a place selling FFFFg blackpowder Just bought a flintlock (first one ever) and I need a lb of ffffg powder

You want FFFFg, but you don't need it. 3f, or even 2f will do just fine.

 

[Mad L]

In warfare priming before loading was the way to go for speed. But, otherwise, it is a very unsafe practice. This video teaches a bad lesson.

Goin' off Half Cocked.
Yup, that would ruin a day for sure.
But that is the way reenactors teach it, they leave it up the new guys to figure out the risk (they think not loading a ball makes it 'safe')

But on 4F, if all you have is 2f or 3f but REALLY want some 4F then just pour a little of what you have into an empty can/bottle and drop in a few round balls, swirl it around a bit and you will end up with FFFF to FFFFFFF for the pan.