Pyrodex
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Here you go:
Black powder is made of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), sulfur and charcoal. When ignited, it causes a dense cloud of white smoke. It comes in four sizes or granulations:
[ul][*]Fg: Coarse grain typically used in cannons, rifles larger than .75 caliber and 10-gauge shotguns or larger[*]FFg: Medium grain typically used in larger rifles between .50 and .75 caliber, 20-gauge to 12-gauge shotguns and pistols larger than .50 caliber[*]FFFg: Fine grain typically used in smaller rifles and pistols under .50 caliber and smaller shotguns[*]FFFFg: Extra-fine grain typically used as a priming powder in flintlocks
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Pyrodex® and Clear Shot are black powder substitutes that can be used in amounts equal to black powder, but loading may vary. Be sure to consult instructions from a qualified gunsmith for loading procedures. Substitutes are not recommended for use in flintlocks because they may not ignite from sparks as easily.
Black powder is made of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), sulfur and charcoal. When ignited, it causes a dense cloud of white smoke. It comes in four sizes or granulations:
[ul][*]Fg: Coarse grain typically used in cannons, rifles larger than .75 caliber and 10-gauge shotguns or larger[*]FFg: Medium grain typically used in larger rifles between .50 and .75 caliber, 20-gauge to 12-gauge shotguns and pistols larger than .50 caliber[*]FFFg: Fine grain typically used in smaller rifles and pistols under .50 caliber and smaller shotguns[*]FFFFg: Extra-fine grain typically used as a priming powder in flintlocks
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Pyrodex® and Clear Shot are black powder substitutes that can be used in amounts equal to black powder, but loading may vary. Be sure to consult instructions from a qualified gunsmith for loading procedures. Substitutes are not recommended for use in flintlocks because they may not ignite from sparks as easily.
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Besides the Pyro R/S, they have a double-screened Pyro Select. Both are FF. Pyrodex also sells Pyro P... pistol powder in FFF. That one was always my favorite Pyrodex before I switched brands. You can use (P) in any rifle or pistola. It's slightly cleaner, slightly more powerful & slightly less corrosive that the other Pyros.
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