New powder

liquidorange · 07-31-2011, 10:45 AM

http://www.alliantpowder.com/product...r/blackmz.aspx who=s gonna be first to try?

bronko22000 · 07-31-2011, 10:52 AM

I just sent them an email to see if this powder will have a reliable ignition in sidelocks with #11 percussion caps. I'll wait to see their response before and the price before I give it a try. It will have to be priced competively with Pyrodex.

Muley Hunter · 07-31-2011, 10:55 AM

Isn't it the same powder as Black Magic? That worked fine in sidelocks.

bronko22000 · 07-31-2011, 10:56 AM

You know what happens when you assume Muley? I'll wait for their response.

builder459 · 07-31-2011, 11:02 AM

Been discussions about this powder on other sites. the word was it would come in 12oz containers, i am pleased to see it will come in 1lb containers.hopefully it will as good as some of Alliants other powders.http://www.chuckhawks.com/black_mag3.htm.if it's as good as it was when tested the second time in this article, it will be another option and IMHO will drive the cost of 777& BH209 down.. that's a win win for us consumers..Ray

builder459 · 07-31-2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muley Hunter

Isn't it the same powder as Black Magic? That worked fine in sidelocks.

Old timer, i can't see a company like Alliant marketing a product that could possibly give there good name a black eye.let's hope it's even better than the 2 nd batch that was tested in the article i sited earlier in the thread.. that would be a definite win win situation for everyone using BP sub powders.and it comes in 1lb containers to boot..

Ray

txhunter58 · 07-31-2011, 11:46 AM

I can't read the above article, but I assume they claim no swabbing between shots?

If they are smart marketers they will bring it out at a realatively low price and wait a year or two before they raise it. Only way I will try it.

Omega45 · 07-31-2011, 11:52 AM

We have not started shipping this new powder but will very soon. It
will be available to any dealer through their normal channels for
obtaining Alliant Powder. Thanks for your note and have a nice day.

Technical Service Manager
Alliant Powder Company

One step ahead of you guys.

My buddy is waiting for it to be released so he can get it through his distributer.

Up to 9 shots w/o swabbing is what I was told by Alliant. As long as I can reload in the field a few times if need be thats good enough for me.

Gm54-120 · 07-31-2011, 12:06 PM

Oh yeah and now its official 1 pound bottles!!!!! My local Grafs carries Alliant powders so i will be on them Monday about getting some.

Read the MDS too. It sounds a bit toxic.

Muley Hunter · 07-31-2011, 12:35 PM

I thought Black Magic was a great powder. I don't see a black eye. The only problem it had was hard to get it.

I listen to Hawkes as much as I do Toby and Russel.