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Old 12-15-2006 | 09:52 AM
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Default RE: Diffrence between Blackpowder and pyrodex

Thats pretty much it.
If you mean they are almost equal in power.. yes although Pyrodex might have a few fps edge. Fowling is also very similar in amount and nature... yes. Cost wise they are very similar in price.. yes. The fact that in general, both of them shoot in about any rifle you want to load them in.. yes.

Pyrodex and Goex ignite about the same... NO! Corrosion ability... NO!I think Pyrodex is a little quicker to rust your bore. Equal ignition temps... NO! Goex has a much lower igniton point and will flash much sooner at a lower temperature then Pyrodex. That is why it is used in flintlocks and hard to tune rifles. It goes off when other powders will not. As for water resistant NO! I have found Pyrodex much more fussy in humid conditions and on wet days hunting. Wet Pyrodex is a thick mess that will not light. If there is going to be moisture outside, I want Goex.

Pyrodex is offered in pellets while Goex is not. Both are good powders. If you're using Pyrodex and your rifle is acting hard to ignite and accuracy starts to go bad, load some Goex and see what happens ... you might be in for a good surprise. I personally like Goex.

Is that what you meant by pretty much it?

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