This is a tangent off of the Ejection Canister discussion. What the the strengths and weakness of each?
Clearly to me Pyrodex is less energetic but is cleaner burning.
Clearly to me Pyrodex is less energetic but is cleaner burning.
I ground tested pyrodex this last weekend and the results were inconsistant. Tested 1.5 and 2 grams in upper section of my talon 4. 2 grams seemed like overkill the first time the second time it barely moved the nosecone. The powder burned completly and was tightly packed and sealed. Just got my hands on 4f goex bp and will retest using the bp. This is what I want to use for ldrs.
I have used a lot of Pyrodex. I don't believe it is less energetic nor is it cleaner burning than bp. But, pyrodex must be contained or it will be less energetic. It was formulated to use in a rifle. So I have had much success with pyrodex but I am switching to bp because it is better in my opinion and my dealer sells it.
Black powder in FFFFg is an extremely fine grained compound and burns much quicker.
Goex 4Fg seems to be the BP of choice among the local rocketeers.
qquake2k said:Did you ever find a source for BP?
Hey, maybe I can buy some from you if you get more than you need.Yes. Jack G.
All i have to do is drive down and pick it up.
I suppose the next question would be can we mix the two together?
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