Blackhorn 209 for Flintlock?

[psustang89]

Anyone use BH209 in a flintlock?

[TNHagies]

The only way I know it would work is if you were to duplex the load. Drop 5-10 grains of your black powder in. Then load the rest of BH. You'll have to use black powder in the pan as well as BH won't ignite w/a flint.

That being said, the major advantage of BH is that it is noncorrosive. By loading a duplex load of black powder in there. It defeats the advantage.

hope this helps

[cayugad]

Blackhorn 209 in a flintlock would not be a good choice. Even if you duplexed the load. Flintlocks = black powder if you want good results. There is little use looking elsewhere for powders. Sure you can duplex the load but why? If you have to duplex with black powder, why not just use black powder. Black Powder is not that bad of a powder. It is consistent, powerful, and cleans up with simple soap and water.

People are always trying to find the better path with muzzleloaders. Less cleaning, less care, less rusting.. and that is good. But sometimes we just need to look at the rifle and the sport and realize, certain rifles need certain powders.

[psustang89]

Thanks, that's what I figured. More than likely going back to black powder for the late PA flintlock season this year.