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Old 01-30-2008 | 09:11 AM
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lemoyne
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Default RE: Why blackpowder doesn't shoot as fast as a rifle?

High powered rifle s with progressive burning powder develope 55to 60 thousand pounds per square inch black and subs normally top out at 19 to 20 thousand pounds per square inch as BP and subs are cosistant burning thats why loading up with progressive burning powder can blow a muzzleloader up like a hand granade as they are only designed for 20 thousand pounds per square inch. Lee
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