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  1. 25-05-2010, 07:52 PM #1
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    black powder substitute

    hi i have a .44 muzzle loading pistol on my ticket i dont want to apply for an explosives certificate my question is are black powder subsitutes safe and in what quantities or would i be best looking at a nitro conversion
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  2. 25-05-2010, 07:59 PM #2
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    I use Pyrodex, same volume as for BP, I use 20-28gns. Technically it's probably safer than BP.
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  3. 25-05-2010, 08:04 PM #3
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    Talking triple 777

    I use Hodgdons Triple 777 fffg 20- 25 grains depending which pistol or 2.5 grains Bullseye in my nitro conversion cheers Tezz
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  4. 25-05-2010, 08:49 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by DedIdick View Post
    I use Pyrodex, same volume as for BP, I use 20-28gns. Technically it's probably safer than BP.
    & easier to clean afterwards
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  5. 25-05-2010, 11:33 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by davederrick View Post
    & easier to clean afterwards
    Just as corrosive though !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by davederrick View Post
    & easier to clean afterwards
    it takes half the fun out of it. You miss the joy of trying to pour boiling water down a barrel without scalding your hands.
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  7. 28-05-2010, 06:05 AM #7
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    bp substitute

    hi thanks for the replies i was just slightly worried about some of the horror stories i have heard about but i will have a look this weekend thanks
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