Where to get blackpowder?

[Wolverine4574]

I recently picked up a Flintlock Pennsylvania rifle. I've cleaned it and really want to try it out but am having trouble finding real black powder locally. Everyone has Pyrodex, 777, etc. Online, most places have a 5lb minimum. Any ideas where to order? Thanks

 

[Larry Akers]

Google Jack's Powder Keg.

 

[Wolverine4574]

Looks like they have a 25lb minimum also.

 

[jethro224]

Graf and Sons will sell small amount last I checked. The problem with that is the HazMat fee remains the same no matter if you order one pound or 50. This makes ordering one pound ridiculously expensive.
Is there a Bass Pro shop anywhere near you? They carry Goex. It's on the high side but still cheaper than paying a HazMat fee for a pound.
You will need to speak to the manager. They are not allowed to keep it on display. It will be stored in the back and many regular employees won't even know that they carry it.

 

[Archer 756]

:hmm: Powder Inc,

 

[ohio ramrod]

This is one of the times you need some buddies. As long as you all agree before you order you can order a 25 lb. case and split it up. This reduces the haz/mat fee per lb. The trick is in the timing, our club can "resell" powder to those that were members when we ordered, but those who join must wait until we place the next order after they joined. :idunno: :idunno:

 

[Wolverine4574]

No Bass Pro close by but there is a Gander MTN. I work in the hunting/archery industry so surely someone I know can point me in the right direction.

 

[Henry2357]

No BP locally here so I ordered from Graf. Ordered 3lbs and it evened out in price with the fees. Order more, even better.
But, they will sell 1lb if you want.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Is a 5 lb minimum a problem? That's only 300 to 400 shots or so.

 

[William O.]

:hmm: Powder Inc,

I second that; much better service than Jacks.

 

[Archer 756]

:surrender: Also MAIN POWDER HOUSE :hatsoff:

 

[Pete G]

25 pounds sounds like a lot, but it really isn't, especially if the bug bites and some more guns come to the house.

 

[rdstrain49]

My orders usual are either 10 or 20 pounds. I use a lot of 1 1/2f for cartridge, so keeping the 2&3f on hand is never a problem. Hazmat fee isn't too bad even on 10 lbs.

 

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I just bought 3 lbs from Graf for $28 a pound the includes all shipping.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

So I calculated the gas for the round trip, not very far at an hour each way, and saw the price for Graf's own brand of powder, and it was pretty close to the hazmat fee so I'm not saving much by a road trip. SO broke down and bought a pretty good sized order for me and a couple of buddies. Came to $16.87 a pound. Comparing that to $25 a pound when it can be found OTC, or $19.87 if I bought GOEX from Grafs... :shocked2: ...had to give their stuff a try.

LD

 

[rdstrain49]

I shoot a lot of their 3f, you won't be dissatisfied. I do however still use Swiss 1 1/2 f for the bigger stuff, and to reduce power when desired.

 

[Walks with fire]

I am pretty sure it's either Maine Powder House or Powder Inc. that just went out of business. Can anyone confirm this?

 

[Kansas Jake]

Powder Inc. is in Arkansas, I've not heard anything about them going out of business.

 

[Walks with fire]

Maine powderhouse website is still up; didn't call though. Somewhere a month or so back I read about one of the large BP suppliers going out of business but can't remember which one.

 

[Archer 756]

:surrender: Maine Powder House did close for aa period of time, NOW they are open under new owners :hatsoff: