Black powder choice

[ghostfather]

I think i have some 2f or 1fg, what happens when you use that? Not enough pressure?

Often incomplete burning of the powder grains using coarser powder, unless you can contain it a bit longer. Think long-barrelled charge wells, which allows the heat to spread to and ignite all the grains

 

[cwbullet]

I think i have some 2f or 1fg, what happens when you use that? Not enough pressure?

I have used it. It works fine as long as you contain it enough.

 

[Jim Green]

I think i have some 2f or 1fg, what happens when you use that? Not enough pressure?

You might need to use a little more with the bigger BP grain size but ground test it in your rocket until you're satisfied with the results.

 

[Zeke Johnson]

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For @AtomicStorm, I would recommend Commercial Black Powder:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022448878?pid=761750
If 1 pound will last you a lifetime, then commercial will be the best for you.

I can easily burn through 75 pounds a year in BP rockets, shells, stars, headings, lift charges, etc... Making my own BP is more economical. It is no problem for me to set aside a few grams for my rockets.

There is no need to make your own if you will never use it.

Personally, however, I find making BP relaxing and enjoyable. I believe it is a good skill to learn.

I can also start a fire with chert and high carbon steel. I use old Coleman equipment with pumps. I bake my own bread. I build my own rockets.

I do NOT make my own igniters. Commercial, even the cheap Chinese e-matches, are more reliable in my experience.

For most Rocketeers, Commercial BP is the best choice.

Zeke

 

[AtomicStorm]

All i can find is pyrodex 3fg, will that work?

 

[AtomicStorm]

(.)(.)

For @AtomicStorm, I would recommend Commercial Black Powder:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022448878?pid=761750
If 1 pound will last you a lifetime, then commercial will be the best for you.

I can easily burn through 75 pounds a year in BP rockets, shells, stars, headings, lift charges, etc... Making my own BP is more economical. It is no problem for me to set aside a few grams for my rockets.

There is no need to make your own if you will never use it.

Personally, however, I find making BP relaxing and enjoyable. I believe it is a good skill to learn.

I can also start a fire with chert and high carbon steel. I use old Coleman equipment with pumps. I bake my own bread. I build my own rockets.

I do NOT make my own igniters. Commercial, even the cheap Chinese e-matches, are more reliable in my experience.

For most Rocketeers, Commercial BP is the best choice.

Zeke

You wanna hang out sometime, have a beer, blow some sh*t up lol?

 

[AtomicStorm]

I have used it. It works fine as long as you contain it enough.

Maybe put the charge in like a 308 or 7mm or .45 or 9mm i have those bullet casings, would that work with some wadding packed on top real tight?

 

[AtomicStorm]

Anyone near Raleigh nc or know anyone near me with 4fg?

 

[Troy3003]

I ended up just buying some from midway. About $21 per lb. Hazmat was $12.99 and whatever shipping to your location costs. I bought 2 lbs to make shipping seem more worthwhile and I have extra to share now.

 

[AtomicStorm]

I ended up just buying some from midway. About $21 per lb. Hazmat was $12.99 and whatever shipping to your location costs. I bought 2 lbs to make shipping seem more worthwhile and I have extra to share now.

Heck ill buy a 1/2# for 20 bucks from you and i wont even charge hazmat fees, just send it priority! Pm me

 

[Troy3003]

Just spend a few more and buy a whole pound. I dont think we can even ship it legally without permits

 

[Ez2cDave]

Not sure what I'll ever do with 4lbs of FFFF Black Powder.

Sell it on the field . . .

Dave F.

 

[teepot]

I just checked the Midway site. They have ffffg in stock.

 

[AtomicStorm]

I just got a pound of 4fg from powdervalley

 

[cwbullet]

Maybe put the charge in like a 308 or 7mm or .45 or 9mm i have those bullet casings, would that work with some wadding packed on top real tight?

Yes!

 

[cwbullet]

Anyone near Raleigh nc or know anyone near me with 4fg?

I am in GA and have some. If you come to Rembert, SC, I might be able to help.

 

[AtomicStorm]

I am in GA and have some. If you come to Rembert, SC, I might be able to help.

Already bit the bullet and spent 50 bucks on a lb.

 

[cwbullet]

Already bit the bullet and spent 50 bucks on a lb.

Wow! That is a steep price.

 

[rharshberger]

Wow! That is a steep price.

price of powder+hazmat charges=$50 not too bad.

 

[GlueckAuf]

RE: "What is required to purchase black powder?
If 50 pounds or less of commercially manufactured black powder is being purchased, and the powder is intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, or cultural purposes in antique firearms... "


I own an antique Long Tom. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Good skies,

GlueckAuf

 

[Zeke Johnson]

Anyone near Raleigh nc or know anyone near me with 4fg?

.

https://goexpowder.com/dealers/dealer-locator/
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[AtomicStorm]

Called everyone on the list within 200 miles and no one has it. So i just ordered a pound for 50 bucks atleast i dont have to worry about road trips and alot of searching.

 

[GlueckAuf]

A few members of my club and I did a group buy of 4Fg a year or so ago through Graf & Sons. Sharing the flat rate HAZMAT spread out the expense to be practically negligible, and the minimum order restriction was moot.

We we also discovered that Graf &Sons’ own store brand of 4Fg is made by GOEX, but cheaper, today some $3.60 less per pound (at $18.59) than that identical GOEX 4Fg BP that comes in an otherwise identical bottle, less the label (at $22.19).

Good skies,

GlueckAuf

 

[AtomicStorm]

Ill consider gns in my next lifetime after i finish the pound of goex lol

 

[Troy3003]

Just a heads up, Midway touts about fast shipping being a priority but my order has had a label printed almost a week ago that has not been received by UPS yet. So if you are in a hurry this may not be the best choice at the present time.