Pyrodex
#1
Pyrodex
How many of you use pyrodex? It is getting hard to find black powder and I might start shooting this every once in a while to save my black powder. I have a can of Select. Any problems with ignition in traditionals? It seems a lot like real black powder.
#3
RE: Pyrodex
Cap locks, Pyrodex works excellent. Flintlocks are a whole different thing. Pyrodex actually is a great powder. Very good shot to shot consistancy. Good power. A little messy, but if you're used to black powder you will not notice the difference. Shoot the select and I am sure it will do just fine.
#5
RE: Pyrodex
All I use isPyrodexor Goex BP in all my muzzleloaders. The only ignition problem I ever had was with a T/C NewEnglander 12 ga barrel. Pyrodex usually had slow ignition with the origional #11 cap ignition. A change to musket caps solved the problem. The .50 cal barrel for the same gun works fine with Pyrodex and #11 caps.
I usually use Goex FFG with the 12 ga. anymore, though.
I usually use Goex FFG with the 12 ga. anymore, though.
#6
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RE: Pyrodex
Pyrodex/American Pioneer is all I've ever used. I've never had any complaint with it and have been very pleased. It's reliable every time.
I see no need to shoot regular powder. This stuff is cheaper and cleaner and just as good. Try it!
I see no need to shoot regular powder. This stuff is cheaper and cleaner and just as good. Try it!
#8
RE: Pyrodex
I am going to order some powder with some friends but I would like to start shooting some Pyrodex since I can find it almost anywhere and it is so popular. You can not beat good old Black Powder but Pyrodex is really close I think. I will have to try it out again and see how my gun likes it.
A lot of people say that it is more corrosive than black powder. Is that true? Will I notice a difference shooting RS or Select vs Goex? Myth #2: Pyrodex is harder to clean. Any of this true? I would like to shoot some RS to. Will I experience these problems with RS? How about Select?
Thanks
A lot of people say that it is more corrosive than black powder. Is that true? Will I notice a difference shooting RS or Select vs Goex? Myth #2: Pyrodex is harder to clean. Any of this true? I would like to shoot some RS to. Will I experience these problems with RS? How about Select?
Thanks