Pyrodex versesREAL Black powder short test:

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Since Goex is basically dead for another year or so, I've read questions similar to this all around the internet:

Can I use pyrodex in my flintlock rifle?

My answer to that question is... Yes, you can, but, you won't like it.
I finally found a video clip to explain why:

 

[Omahkapi'si]

That is quite the delayed kaboom!

 

[TreeMan]

Surprised it went off at all. Was that straight pyrodex in the barrel or was there a BP booster in there?

 

[tom_in_vt]

Good stuff, thanks.

 

[JamesT]

That was interesting.
James

 

[Togo]

I tried 3 shots with 2F Triple 7 in my 54 flinch lock it went off every time but with some serious delay.

 

[11th corps]

I have used a 3F booster in a load of Pyrodex and it fired just fine. 10 grains of 3F followed by 50 grains of Pyrodex and at another time 777. 3F in the pan. Yes it works, but not as well as using the real thing.

BTW, I think Pyrodex gets a bad rap, but when I first started shooting BP in my Ruger Old Army in the 1970's I never used anything but the P. No issues. Still have the pistol.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Surprised it went off at all. Was that straight pyrodex in the barrel or was there a BP booster in there?

Straight pyrodex.
Ryan was wondering why his new gun wasn't working till I fixed him up with some 3F Schuetzen.
He's done with pyrodex now.

 

[BigAl52]

Mark maybe you need to do a tack driver video with blackpowder vs BP sub vs BP sub with black kicker

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Mark maybe you need to do a tack driver video with blackpowder vs BP sub vs BP sub with black kicker

I can do that when it warms up......
Not with a flint gun though. That would get very frustrating.
I'll get out the old capper gun and try it in a few months.
Too cold right now in Kentucky......LOL

 

[barracudadave67]

The HOLY black shall prevail.

Dave

 

[BigAl52]

I can do that when it warms up......
Not with a flint gun though. That would get very frustrating.
I'll get out the old capper gun and try it in a few months.
Too cold right now in Kentucky......LOL

Well I had in mind with the flintlock because it would be interesting to see how the duplex load worked in the flintlock. Besides frustration has never stopped the BPMS

 

[user 49399]

Was he using Pyrodex in the pan also?

 

[LME]

I have used a 3F booster in a load of Pyrodex and it fired just fine. 10 grains of 3F followed by 50 grains of Pyrodex and at another time 777. 3F in the pan. Yes it works, but not as well as using the real thing.

BTW, I think Pyrodex gets a bad rap, but when I first started shooting BP in my Ruger Old Army in the 1970's I never used anything but the P. No issues. Still have the pistol.

I had no choice but to use Pyrodex when my usual source of BP dried up.I followed the directions and kept getting up with no problems at all. I was shooting percusion guns only?

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Well I had in mind with the flintlock because it would be interesting to see how the duplex load worked in the flintlock. Besides frustration has never stopped the BPMS

Good point. I can try that when it warms up ...IF....I can find some pyrodex around here!

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Was he using Pyrodex in the pan also?

I'm assuming he was using pyrodex in the pan too. I didn't ask.
However, the 3F Schuetzen sold him. He's probably using it by now.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

The HOLY black shall prevail.

Dave

Absolutely!

 

[Grenadier1758]

We may need to see a video of Scheutzen vs 777.

 

[Lbrown]

From my limited experience, I've had good results with Pyrodex RS in my flintlock. I used 5 grains of black powder as a kicker, ahead of the RS, and BP in the pan. Quick ignition and easy cleanup. You can stretch BP a long way only using 7-8 grains per shot. My $.02.

 

[toot]

That is quite the delayed kaboom!

what did he use for the pan charge? it doesn't tell you, does it? or did I miss that part?