what knid of powder??? - The Firearms Forum

remington1990 · 12-19-2010, 09:23 PM

I am have been wanting to know what kind of powder I sould used in my sidelock ky long around here (north of memphis tn) I can't find true blackpowder without go to memphs at bass pro or to dixie gun works. what kind of powder can I use I found triple 7 jim shockey gold or pyrodex. And how would the power belt aero tip work in my

22shot · 12-19-2010, 10:02 PM

remmington1990

I'll assume you have a pecusion cap sidelock.

Any BP subsitute will work (loose powder; not pellets); my favorite is fffg Pyrodex.

I get flack from the "purist"; but it does the job.

The last time I was in Memphis, I was at the Naval "A" School.

If I lived there now; it'd be a good bet that you would find me hanging out at Dixie Gun Works !

remington1990 · 12-19-2010, 10:18 PM

I wish could get to dixie more often I live 35 miles north of memphis. So it hard to get to memphis or dixie. Thanks for the advices I can find pyrodex easier then triple 7 and cheap too

old semperfi · 12-20-2010, 04:58 PM

the ignition point with pyrodex and tripple seven are about the same but if it were me id still use the tripple seven.pyrodex does have some sulfer in it and will corrode gun if not cleaned properly.i have left tripple seven in my knight rifle from one deer season to another and no corrosion.the rifle fired perfectly. old semperfi

armedandsafe · 12-21-2010, 08:11 PM

The key is to use loose powder, rather than pellets, unless you convert your gun to use musket caps or 209s. Triple 7 has a bit more power per grain volume than does Pyrodex or black powder. Reduce your load by about 15% to 20 % and work back up, to find the best accuracy.

Pops

old semperfi · 12-22-2010, 01:03 PM

absolutley no on the power belts,you must use either a patch and ball or a maxi ball type bullet.the barrel will have too much twist to shoot the power belt ammo. old semperfi

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remington1990 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 290	what knid of powder??? I am have been wanting to know what kind of powder I sould used in my sidelock ky long around here (north of memphis tn) I can't find true blackpowder without go to memphs at bass pro or to dixie gun works. what kind of powder can I use I found triple 7 jim shockey gold or pyrodex. And how would the power belt aero tip work in my --> Last edited by remington1990; 12-19-2010 at 09:28 PM..

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22shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 376	Re: what knid of powder??? remmington1990 I'll assume you have a pecusion cap sidelock. Any BP subsitute will work (loose powder; not pellets); my favorite is fffg Pyrodex. I get flack from the "purist"; but it does the job. The last time I was in Memphis, I was at the Naval "A" School. If I lived there now; it'd be a good bet that you would find me hanging out at Dixie Gun Works ! Last edited by 22shot; 12-19-2010 at 10:04 PM..

12-19-2010, 10:18 PM	#3
remington1990 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 290	Re: what knid of powder??? I wish could get to dixie more often I live 35 miles north of memphis. So it hard to get to memphis or dixie. Thanks for the advices I can find pyrodex easier then triple 7 and cheap too

12-20-2010, 04:58 PM	#4
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: what knid of powder??? the ignition point with pyrodex and tripple seven are about the same but if it were me id still use the tripple seven.pyrodex does have some sulfer in it and will corrode gun if not cleaned properly.i have left tripple seven in my knight rifle from one deer season to another and no corrosion.the rifle fired perfectly. old semperfi

12-21-2010, 08:11 PM	#5
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: what knid of powder??? The key is to use loose powder, rather than pellets, unless you convert your gun to use musket caps or 209s. Triple 7 has a bit more power per grain volume than does Pyrodex or black powder. Reduce your load by about 15% to 20 % and work back up, to find the best accuracy. Pops

12-22-2010, 01:03 PM	#6
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: what knid of powder??? absolutley no on the power belts,you must use either a patch and ball or a maxi ball type bullet.the barrel will have too much twist to shoot the power belt ammo. old semperfi