Walkingeagle
54 Cal.
Thank you sir!I think it probably a spelling mistake, but there is no chemical called a "percolate." Probably meant perchlorate. That said. Potassium perchlorate is an oxidizer in Pyrodex. When ignited, the oxygen part of the molecule separates and reacts to make heat, left behind is the Potassium and the Chlorine, combined in the form of Potassium chloride. KCl is a salt, used to flavor food by people on a low Sodium diet. It is very corrosive. Try this, mix a concentrated solution of KCl or NaCl (table salt) and drop a nail in it, check it a week later.
I know several people at my club that use Pyrodex, clean properly when done, and have no corrosion issues. I use BP, usually Swiss. Whatever you use, clean it well the day you shoot. No, "Oh, I'll do it tomorrow."
“Whatever you use, clean it well the day you shoot.” This is the key. Don’t place blame on the Pyrodex, place blame where it belongs, the irresponsible shooter/owner.
Walk