Powders and what they mean to me.

[quake]

Originally Posted by cayugad

I refuse to shoot BlackHorn 209 in my Black Diamond XR. After digging out a chunk of 209 primer from my forehead the last time, you might say.. I learn quick. Now I am fully aware that some open breech shooters use BlackHorn 209 and report no problems. But there is that chance, that one of these times, a primer will blow out. And come back, as it did myself, into the face of the shooter. Let's hope it never happens. And if it does, no serious physical harm is done.

Wow, I didn't know that happened! Good to know. I'm glad I asked this question now. Thanks.

[Semisane]

I'm a little late to this dance (been hunting), but let me add a FIVE STAR rating to your post Cayugad. Well done and spot on.

[Underclocked]

I think this should be entitled "Some powder observations" and put in the help forum.

[falcon]

Dave and Dutch:
i'm a dedicated user of Goex Pinnacle powder. Pinnacle is still available from Powder, Inc.

http://www.powderinc.com/cgi-bin/bps...R_ID=964381342

BlackMag3 will never be made again unless some other company does it. BlackMag lost its license to manufacture powder after the wreck that killed two workers at their plant.

On the range before breaking the rifle down, open the hammer, flintlock, or inline breech. Then I spray a LARGE amount of Simple Green into the muzzle of the barrel. I let this flow down through and out the breech plug, nipple, flash hole... I do this to start the cleaning process, but also to keep that fouling soft. Then I saturate a patch and swab the bore a couple times.

Works for me. Before leaving the range i either spray Windex with vinegar into the bore or use a saturated patch. Makes cleanup at home much easier.