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  1. #1
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    Pyrodex doesn't work with flint, can give a delay on a percussion shotgun and has a funny smell.

    I think it is good for cap'n'ball pistols but I don't shoot those

    As said it is a propellant not an explosive so no certificate required.

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    Pyrodex

    Quote Originally Posted by robinghewitt View Post
    Pyrodex doesn't work with flint, can give a delay on a percussion shotgun and has a funny smell.

    I think it is good for cap'n'ball pistols but I don't shoot those

    As said it is a propellant not an explosive so no certificate required.
    Pyrodex is fine in Percussion Smoothbores I have used in 20g. .600 approx. Instant ignition.
    Can't be used in Flintlock's.
    Cleaner burning and easier to clean after use.

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    The pressure spike is different between black powder and pyrodex, hence feeling different when fired as noted by tac

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