Pyrodex Corrosion?

[Muley Hunter]

I know how corrosive Pyro is when fired, but how is it unfired?

This is the reason I ask. My busted back won't let me shoot a gun for 1-2 months. I just got some Hornady GP 425gr bullets for the .54 New Englander. I'm dying to see how they load, but i'll have to load some powder so I can shoot out the bullet when I can. I never left Pyro loaded in a gun before, and I don't want to do any damage.

Whatcha think?

 

[cayuga]

Unfired, it is not corrosive. Its the ignition process that starts the chemical reaction. But in your circumstances.. I would just leave the rifle unloaded. Then at least you can handle the rifle from time to time and now worry that there is a load in it. There will be time for shooting in the future.

 

[Muley Hunter]

I agree, but I can use the time to find another bullet if this one doesn't fit the way I want it to.

I live alone, so nobody will mess with the gun.

 

[1874sharpsshooter]

I wouldn't load it . Even unfired pyrodex is hydroscopic .

 

[BPHunter]

I noticed it would tarnish my powerbelts in a few days, but never had any serious corrosion with unfired powder. I also never experienced any unusual corrosion with Pyrodex vs blackpowder. Both about the same as far as i can tell.

 

[Muley Hunter]

I hope so, because I loaded the bullet.

I'm weak, and couldn't wait.

 

[WV Hunter]

I hope so, because I loaded the bullet.

I'm weak, and couldn't wait.

LOL :lol:

You'll be fine. I've done it many times never had an issue.

 

[sabotloader]

I hope so, because I loaded the bullet.

I'm weak, and couldn't wait.

Put a muzzle mitt on the barrel and plug on the nipple +'s no air to the barrel...

Do not really think you need to worryabout it though... room temp will keep it dry...

 

[Muley Hunter]

Humidity here is like 15%.

I have to stuff my nose everyday with Vaseline to keep it from drying up.

 

[Semisane]

Load it with about ten grains of powder and shoot it into the ground in the back yard. It will be no louder than a hammer blow on a board. Or shoot it into a pile or rags/paper/etc. and see the engraving on the bullet.

 

[Muley Hunter]

It has 60gr in it now. If I could shoot it at all I wouldn't have made this thread.

I'm still hobbling around with this back like i'm 100 years old. No way to shoot a gun yet.

Besides, I live in an apartment building. I'd get arrested. :shock:

 

[Dwayne]

That Pyrodex will be just fine in your gun. . ..

the PRB will keep it dry, because it is sealing the barrel. . same with a sabot or conical.

If it is a flintlock, just put a feather stem in the hold, and that will keep moisture out.

If it is a percussion. . .just put a used cap on, and you will be ok.

 

[kg6ysf]

Okay so if you were going to do it why ask? :lol: You don't have a "Golden Rod" in your safe? I think that the Pyrodex subs are pretty tame unfired, though they will draw moisture over time.

So which vertebra did you break? I crushed T-12 about two years ago come March. I know what you're saying about not being able to shoot anything. Trust me even with morphine I thought I was gonna die when I tried to sit on the porch with the .257 Roberts A.I. to pop squirrels. I got one shot, wow what a mistake. That was the middle of recovery week three. :d'oh!:

 

[Muley Hunter]

They never told me which two vertebra, and I never thought to ask. Both in the lower back.

I loaded the gun after cayuga's post. :?

 

[BPHunter]

If i were in in your shoes, I would seriously consider switching to .22 semi-auto for a short while. You can keep your marksmenship skills tuned up while not having to worry about loading, recoil, or cleaning. We all started with a 22, and I still love shooting them to this day. Healing takes a while. Why not give yourself a break and still have some fun?

 

[Muley Hunter]

Not a bad idea, but when I get to the point that I can drive my Jeep to the range. I can probably shoot ok.

We'll see how it goes. I've peaked, and i'm starting to heal now. I can put my socks on now without breaking out in a sweat.

 

[bloodhound]

So you didn't say...how did it load...what you were looking for?

Glad to hear your on the mend.

 

[Muley Hunter]

It was loose over the powder. Which is probably why is wasn't that accurate.

I think i'll just shoot PRB's in it.