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Black Powder Recommendations

BassCliff

BassCliff

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Hi guys,

I don't want to take up much of your time, just looking for a few resoures.

The recent thread about "which gun would you get rid of if you had to" got me thinking about my 1860 Army pistol again.

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I just need supplies for it, powder (Pyrodex P?), lead balls, percussion caps (#10), sealant for the cylinders (wax), a few accessories (tools, powder measure/dispenser, etc).

I was wondering where you black powder guys get your goods. Any place other than Midway and Muzzler-loaders.com?

Do you know a good website that explains all the ins and outs of shooting this piece? I'm familiar with the basics but always looking to expand my grey matter. I appreciate your help!


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Also check to see if you have a black powder or muzzle loader shop in your area. i have one pretty close and all they sell is Black powder stuff.
 
Hi,

Belt Fed said:
Also check to see if you have a black powder or muzzle loader shop in your area. i have one pretty close and all they sell is Black powder stuff.
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Thanks for your recomendations. There are a couple of big box stores in the area with a few black powder items, don't know of any smaller LGS. I'll ask around. There is a specialy store about an hour north of me. Still, it would probably be worth my while to drive up there, rub a few elbows, pick a few brains, and see what they have available. Thanks!


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Try Dixie Gun works. Also, may I suggest you try making your own combustible paper cartridges? Work great, are correct for that type pistol. Basically you get a dowel rod appropriately sized, you’ll want it a couple inches longer than your final cartridge size. Make one end concave to a depth of 3/8” or so. Take paper sheets ( light brown craft (Wrapping) paper was my favorite but in a pinch printer paper will work. Soak the paper in a solution of potassium nitrate and let dry. Cut paper in lengths slightly longer than the length of your ball/powder charge and wide enough to overlap when wrapping around the dowel. You will want enough paper to overhand the end of the dowel so that once the paper is glued into a tube (stick craft glue works well) you can fold the end into the concave portion of the dowel. Insert pistol ball (or cast bullet) into the tube and push it up against the crimped end of the tube. Next dip the end of the tube containing the ball about 1/2 “ or a bit more into melted beeswax. Tube is now ready to be charged. Add appropriate powder charge, twist the open end of the tube into a tight pigtail and fold it over. To load the revolver, tear the pigtail at the end of the powder charge, insert the cartridge into the chamber, use the rammer to seat the cartridge (the beeswax will squish and seal the chamber. Repeat 5 times, cap revolver and you’re ready to shoot. Paper will be consumed when the pistol fires. Sounds a lot harder than it is. When I was shooting a lot my buddy and I would make a few hundred tubes and wax ‘em. After you’ve made all you want proceed to load the cartridges with bullet and powder. The hardest part is getting the paper size right. Play with it until you get the size right and that becomes a template. Dixie used to sell kits (rod/paper/etc. once you buy/make a rod the right size👍. For powder, 3F, RWS makes great caps. Round balls? Mine likes .451 but my buddy always ran .454 in his (different mfr.). Most .36’s are happy with .375’s
 
Thanks for this thread.

I just inherited (almost) two old black powder pistols (one's missing a trigger and some bits). I was going to make them into a Shadow box, but they keep getting intriguing.
 
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Hodgdon® Triple Seven™ Loose Black Powder Substitute FFFG (1 LB.)

Hodgdon® Triple Seven™ Loose Powder FFFg Granulation - 1 lb. can of black powder substitute - The best muzzleloading powder on the market. Best Prices, Fast Shipping, Expert Advice!
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Pietta™ Black Powder Pistol Loads

Here is some useful information that should help you begin the process of finding the right load for your pistol.
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www.handgunsmag.com

Hodgdon Triple 7 FFFg Powder - Handguns

I recently tested the FFFg variation of Hodgdon's new black-powder substitute,
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Talyn said:
muzzle-loaders.com

Hodgdon® Triple Seven™ Loose Black Powder Substitute FFFG (1 LB.)

Hodgdon® Triple Seven™ Loose Powder FFFg Granulation - 1 lb. can of black powder substitute - The best muzzleloading powder on the market. Best Prices, Fast Shipping, Expert Advice!
muzzle-loaders.com muzzle-loaders.com

muzzle-loaders.com

Pietta™ Black Powder Pistol Loads

Here is some useful information that should help you begin the process of finding the right load for your pistol.
muzzle-loaders.com muzzle-loaders.com

www.handgunsmag.com

Hodgdon Triple 7 FFFg Powder - Handguns

I recently tested the FFFg variation of Hodgdon's new black-powder substitute,
www.handgunsmag.com www.handgunsmag.com
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I've never used 777... Do you recommend it over Pyrodex?
 
It's a more modern/advanced BP substitute than Pyrodex.

It works fine for me in both BP revolvers (Ruger Old Army .45 & Colt 1860 .44) and my percussion rifles (old CVA Mtn Rifle & a Pedersoli Missouri River Hawken - both .54s).

As with anything try it out & see if it works for you.

My .02
 
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