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  1. 19-03-2012, 12:26 PM #1
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    Source for blackpowder Phials ?

    As flasks are getting frowned on now, I was wondering if someone could recommend a source for some phials/vials to be used to hold blackpowder charges for pistol ?
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  2. 19-03-2012, 12:38 PM #2
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  3. 19-03-2012, 05:09 PM #3
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    Phials for blackpowder

    Hi Rollo

    Try evil bay, look under laboratory supplies there are so many types and materials you should find exactly what you want. Personally I use plastic test tubes with a cap that will take upto about 40 grains of powder (not that I use anything like that amount ). I think they are about 12mm wide and they fit nicely in a standard MTM .308 ammo box.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rollo View Post
    As flasks are getting frowned on now, I was wondering if someone could recommend a source for some phials/vials to be used to hold blackpowder charges for pistol ?
    Who is "frowning" on flasks and why ?
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  5. 20-03-2012, 09:40 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by EGGY View Post
    Who is "frowning" on flasks and why ?
    http://blackpowdersmoke.com/smokey/p...owder-measure/


    I personally prefer to err on the side of caution & I don't use a flask

    Another reason to use vials (because I HAVE experimented with a flask) is the variations in powder load are incredible when attempting to measure & throw from a flask.


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  6. 20-03-2012, 03:41 PM #6
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    Nice link Roy, sums it up well.

    By far the most dangerous to use a flask on is the single shot m/l, load it fire it load the next charge straight away, but safe practice is what shooting is all about.

    And seconded on the variation from a flask, different pressure on your finger, a slight tap on the flask settling the powder more densely.
    I dont even use the flask to fill my vials, I use a Lee powder dispenser into a .357 case then weigh for a double check.
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  7. 20-03-2012, 04:34 PM #7
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    vials what sizes would you look for?
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  8. 20-03-2012, 05:27 PM #8
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    The company that advertises in the MLAGB mag provides good service and does pistol and rifle sized tubes.

    No, I don't have a copy with me..

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  9. 20-03-2012, 05:35 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by tdmrider View Post
    vials what sizes would you look for?
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  10. 20-03-2012, 06:28 PM #10
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    Look on that auction site for 4ml plastic test tubes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by steve medlock View Post
    The company that advertises in the MLAGB mag provides good service and does pistol and rifle sized tubes.

    No, I don't have a copy with me..

    Steve.
    Not having seen the advert but I think it's one of my mates, he also advertised in the NRA magazine.

    If anyone is actually still trying to source these vials, please PM me for contact detail of my friend who supplies our club and quite a few others.
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  12. 20-03-2012, 07:37 PM #12
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    Did you get my PM ??

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    i havent, no pm roy
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  13. 21-03-2012, 08:44 PM #13
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    Look on that auction site for 4ml plastic test tubes.
    ok cheers
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  14. 23-03-2012, 08:07 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by tdmrider View Post
    i havent, no pm roy
    DOH !

    Sent it to the wrong BBSer !

    Fool !

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