Which black powder for dual deployment?

[RocketTree]

Can you guys tell me which black powder is used for dual deployment from the following links?

I don't see FFFF.

It has to be ordered and shipped, so please let me know exactly.

Thanks in advance.

In CANADA

Winchester Powder

Winchester Powders | Cabela's Canada

231 - One of the most popular reloading propellants, 231 is a pistol powder ideally suited to .38 Special, .45 Auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, cleaning burning, low flash and a broad range of applications make this a powder of choice on any pistol reloader's shelf. 748 - The 748 is...

www.cabelas.ca

Alliant

Alliant Powders | Cabela's Canada

Rifle Powders Reloder® 15 Smokeless medium rifle: • Broad calibre range • Consistent at all temperature • High velocity varmint loads • 1 lb. container Reloder® 17 Smokeless short magnum rifle: • Designed for short magnum case capacity • Meters uniformly • Consistant max velocity in...

www.cabelas.ca

Goex

GOEX Black Powder | Cabela's Canada

GOEX Black Powder is manufactured in the same manner that dates back to 1802 when the company was founded. GOEX Black Powder uses traditional materials, providing the same great ignition characteristics and uniform speed that master shooters and hunters have relied on from the westward...

www.cabelas.ca

Hodgdon

Hodgdon Pyrodex Muzzleloading Powders | Cabela's Canada

Weight: 454 g (1 lb). Shipping Restriction - this item is a dangerous good and must be shipped via ground transportation only. An additional shipping charge may apply.

www.cabelas.ca

Hodgdon Triple Seven Muzzleloading Powders | Cabela's Canada

Triple Seven® is a revolutionary black powder substitute that cleans up with water alone...even your hands will come clean with just water. You won’t have to worry about any strong smells either...that and the time-consuming clean-up are both eliminated when you shoot Triple Seven. Triple Seven...

www.cabelas.ca

Hodgdon Powders | Cabela's Canada

Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for reloading. Hodgdon Spherical Powders: Great all-round propellants for a variety of rifles. You'll not only enjoy consistently high performance, you'll also appreciate the consistent charge weights that Hodgon...

www.cabelas.ca

IMR

IMR Powders | Cabela's Canada

Rifle Powders IMR 4320 - Short granulation, easy metering, and perfect for the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .250 Savage, and other medium burn rate cartridges. Long a top choice for the vintage .300 Savage cartridge as well. 1 lb. container. IMR 4831 - Slightly slower in burn...

www.cabelas.ca

and theres more...

Cabela's Canada

Quality Hunting, Fishing, Camping and Outdoor Gear at competitive prices.

www.cabelas.ca

 

[timbucktoo]

You want Goex 4F
Try Graff & sons.

GOEX BLACK POWDER 1LB 4F (PRIMING) 25/CS - Graf & Sons

Precision and consistency are the hallmarks for GOEX black powders. GOEX supplies the U.S. and international muzzleloading markets with a powder that is unparalleled in its accuracy and consistency.

www.grafs.com

 

[Banzai88]

Midway USA also has Goex black powder. 4F is preferred, 3F will work as well.

 

[HHaase]

The GOEX black powder is what you want to use. Most people suggest the FFFFg. The more F's, the finer the grind, and the faster the burn rate. Commercial motors use the FFFFg. One pound will last you a long time. I'm currently using FFg because it was all I could get at the time, and it's also been working fine for me. Finding a place to ship it may be difficult.

Just NEVER use a 'smokeless' powder, ever, under any circumstances. They have far too high of a burn rate and would be dangerous and ineffective for rocket deployment.

 

[RocketTree]

The GOEX black powder is what you want to use. Most people suggest the FFFFg. The more F's, the finer the grind, and the faster the burn rate. Commercial motors use the FFFFg. One pound will last you a long time. I'm currently using FFg because it was all I could get at the time, and it's also been working fine for me. Finding a place to ship it may be difficult.

Just NEVER use a 'smokeless' powder, ever, under any circumstances. They have far too high of a burn rate and would be dangerous and ineffective for rocket deployment.

Very good information! Thanks

 

[Zeus-cat]

You want to avoid Pyrodex, it is a black powder substitute. It can be made to work, but you have to do some extra stuff.

 

[Buzzard]

Ejection Charge Kit - 12 pack

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Aerotech sells a 12 pack of ejection charges. Yes, it is a lot cheaper to buy a pound of 4F black powder, but these are available for order and will probably all you will need for many flights. I have a pack and use them to augment starters or ejection charges.

Chas

 

[RocketTree]

Ejection Charge Kit - 12 pack

Shop Now for High Power Rocket Motors. Free HAZMAT! Same or Next Day Shipping. Order Tracking.

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Aerotech sells a 12 pack of ejection charges. Yes, it is a lot cheaper to buy a pound of 4F black powder, but these are available for order and will probably all you will need for many flights. I have a pack and use them to augment starters or ejection charges.

Chas

This is only available within USA. Otherwise great suggestion.

 

[Bat-mite]

I don't know gun laws in Canada, but what I did here in the states was look up local gun stores and call around until I found a store that sells FFFFg. That being said, I only found one store, and it is not super close to home. But I only go there for powder once every three years or so.

 

[prfesser]

The GOEX black powder is what you want to use. Most people suggest the FFFFg. The more F's, the finer the grind, and the faster the burn rate. Commercial motors use the FFFFg. One pound will last you a long time. I'm currently using FFg because it was all I could get at the time, and it's also been working fine for me. Finding a place to ship it may be difficult.

Just NEVER use a 'smokeless' powder, ever, under any circumstances. They have far too high of a burn rate and would be dangerous and ineffective for rocket deployment.

Convert 2F powder to 4F with a couple small pieces of hardwood, like oak. Just grind the grains between the pieces of wood until the size of sand grains. Or use the back of an old spoon and a piece of hardwood. A little at a time. Be aware that this will negate the effect of the coating on the grains, and may make them absorb moisture more readily. Larger grains like 2F may work but you're more likely to see holes in the chute, the burning particles travel farther before they're done burning.

Smokeless powder is ineffective because it has a very high burn rate exponent. It burns quite slowly at atmospheric pressure. Increase the pressure and the burn rate skyrockets. Since the ejection charge is more or less at atmospheric pressure...A Bad Thing.

Best --Terry

 

[Mike Haberer]

You want Goex 4F
Try Graff & sons.

GOEX BLACK POWDER 1LB 4F (PRIMING) 25/CS - Graf & Sons

Precision and consistency are the hallmarks for GOEX black powders. GOEX supplies the U.S. and international muzzleloading markets with a powder that is unparalleled in its accuracy and consistency.

www.grafs.com

Graf & Sons currently has a 4 LB minimum for shipment. Midway USA will still sell 1 LB.

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Looks like Cabellas/Bass Pro still carries it in the stores in Canada. You want FFFFg, used for the flash pans of flint lock muzzle loaders. Find the nearest store to you, hopefully not too far.

 

[Johnly]

Smokeless powder is ineffective because it has a very high burn rate exponent. I
Best --Terry

This is why I like your advice, technically correct terms. None of the poof. fizzle vs. big bang hand waving discriptors.
We need a time to get together again and look back over the past decades and what the future holds.
Hope you're finding "retirement life" enjoyable.
Now to see how far Murry is from Huntsville....

John

 

[RocketScott]

I picked up a jug today at the local muzzleloading supply store. 1lb was $32

Bass Pro lists it in their website but says it’s not available to order. It also doesn’t tell you what the price is or if the store has it in stock. You have to call

I’d rather give the mom and pop store the business anyway. Even if it’s a bit more

 

[Nytrunner]

This is why I like your advice, technically correct terms. None of the poof. fizzle vs. big bang hand waving discriptors.
We need a time to get together again and look back over the past decades and what the future holds.
Hope you're finding "retirement life" enjoyable.
Now to see how far Murry is from Huntsville....

John

4 hrs as the speed limit flies. If you can wrangle the Prfessor to join us for student launch next year, I'll have him sign my copy of his book!

 

[Johnly]

Mine is already inscribed by Terry, with some fitting commentary.

 

[jbr]

you need to find a local fireworks pyro guy who makes shells, they make many pounds of BP
here is some of mine, costs around $5/pound
I use it for all my deployments

 

[Zeus-cat]

Wow, that looks pretty coarse jbr. Is that 0F or -1F?

 

[jbr]

multi grade 1f to dust

 

[NateB]

Your source must be pretty consistent or you do a lot of testing on your BP. I can make BP, but for some things that use small amounts like spolettes and ejection charges I do like the known consistency of commercial powder and the ability to consult published charts for the proper amounts.

 

[jimzcatz]

Ejection Charge Kit - 12 pack

Shop Now for High Power Rocket Motors. Free HAZMAT! Same or Next Day Shipping. Order Tracking.

www.buyrocketmotors.com

Aerotech sells a 12 pack of ejection charges. Yes, it is a lot cheaper to buy a pound of 4F black powder, but these are available for order and will probably all you will need for many flights. I have a pack and use them to augment starters or ejection charges.

Chas

Thats a waste of money. Pyrodex pellets are the cheapest Starter enhancers available.

 

[timbucktoo]

Thats a waste of money. Pyrodex pellets are the cheapest Starter enhancers available.

Yea but he’s not wanting a starting enhancer.

 

[jimzcatz]

no, but chas mentioned he uses bp as an enhancer