Flintlock powders-
01-04-2017, 05:57 PM
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Flintlock powders-
what are you using & where are you getting it?
For example:
the only 4F for pan priming I can find is Goex, none locally.
With that, I might duplex 5 grains with Triple7 2F as a main charge.
For example:
the only 4F for pan priming I can find is Goex, none locally.
With that, I might duplex 5 grains with Triple7 2F as a main charge.
Last edited by ModernPrimitive; 01-05-2017 at 12:19 PM.
01-05-2017, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bronko22000
Depending on the rifle my charge is 80 - 100 gr of FFg. You can get by easily using just FFFg as both your main charge and your pan. Give it a shot!!
FFFg will work as a priming powder, but the granules are larger so it won't trickle from a charger very well. You may have to use a small horn or another device as a pan charger and put just a few grains in the pan, don't fill it up!! If the vent hole is on the small side you may not get good ignition and may need to open it a bit or replace it with one that has a larger hole (.068-.078) is good.
There have been a number of studies and observations made to prove that 4f is faster than 3f when used as a priming powder and it is faster by 1000ths of a second. The difference is so miniscule that it's indiscernible.
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Last edited by Blackpowdersmoke; 01-05-2017 at 12:15 PM.
01-05-2017, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ModernPrimitive
wondering about 3f Triple7 as a pan primer?
btw, what is your main charge?
In my flintlocks, I use 2fg goex or olde eynsford.
You know you can order around 5lbs of the real stuff for around $125-135 shipped right? Mix and match powder grades as well.
graf & sons, powder inc are two of the main places folks order from.
