question on powder

[Rolex Dr.]

being new to MLs


can some one point me in the right direction to find out differences

between powder

fff fffgg and such

im lost and now i shoot pryodex and 777 pellets


am i ok being in the dark or should i learn as much as possible

JD

 

[big6x6]

ffg(2f), fffg(3f), ffffg(4f)...

Within brand types...the only thing different is the size of the granule. The more fs the smaller the granule.

Generally speaking the usages for each size:
ffg: .50cal or larger
fffg: less than .50cal
ffffg: pan on flintlocks..

 

[SW]

As you get more fs the pressure goes up for the same wt(vol) of powder. If you are shooting conicals out of a 50 cal 100-150gs ff BP,Pyrodex or eq should do well. If 777, be sure to follow manfs instructions. Often 120-130gs will be about right. Don't go over the Manf's limit. If using pellets 100(2-50s) or 130(2 50s and 1 30) will often do better than 3 50s. The slight velocity increase is normally not that big of a deal. Often best accuracy/consistency is found with a carefully worked up load of Pyrodex P(a 3-f equavalent) . I'd start with 80-90gs with a 250g bullet such as a 250SST/SW. I've found 120-130gs has often been extremely accurate and fairly fast. So much depends on what gun you have. I'd tread much more lightly with a CVA,Traditions,Winchester that with a Knight,White,T/C,Savage, all of which have higher q/c IMO.
hpmuzzleloading.com has a lot of info on it.
Hope this helps.
PS: if you really want great performance, go to the smokeless section, read about them and consider getting a smokeless MLer. However, the non-smokeless MLers can provide great enjoyment and safety also.

 

[Rolex Dr.]

cool

thanks i knew here i could get a fast easy answer

i currently have 2 omegas and 2 encores

all but one are set up for pellets and 295 gr powerbelts

but after the 1st of the year im gonna play with stuff just to see


thanks

JD

 

[SW]

Though the 200SSTs/SWs in the 50 cal smokeless haven't done well, I've found them to do quite well in 50 cal T/Cs. My experience has primarily been with Pyrodex P, due to its extreme consistency and hi performance. Consider the Parker bullets if you are after the most in performance.