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Topic: Blackpowder


In the News (Sun 5 Jul 09)

  
  Tutorials
A measured amount of flpowder is poured down the barrel, a round lead ball is partially wrapped in a lubricated patch of linen, and the ball is rammed down the barrel with the ramrod.
Blackpowder would be used as the only bullet propellant until the introduction of smokeless powder around the end of the 1800s.
Blackpowder firearms can be very dangerous in the hands of someone who is not familiar with their safe operation.
www.tracyshootingsupplies.com /blackpowder_info.htm   (3243 words)

  
 Blackpowder 101 - October 2000 by Tom Kelley
Bacon's description of the formula for flpowder was a carefully worded anagram, for he feared that the uneducated might fall privy to the secret of the destructive power of the composition.
Blackpowder was mixed for use in the immediate vicinity of the ordnance to be employed, and was meant to be used as quickly after mixing as possible.
Blackpowder's burn characteristics are severely affected by temperature; the speed at which flpowder burns increases as the temperature increases.
www.civilwarguns.com /0010.html   (1058 words)

  
 Blackpowder
The charcoal serves as the fuel, sulfur is the binding agent, and the potassium nitrate is the oxidizer.
Blackpowder residue consists of potassium carbonate, potassium sulfate, potassium sulfide, potassium thiosulfate, potassium thiocynate, carbon, and sulfur.
Pyrodex is harder to ignite (600º F) than flpowder and can produce gases at a temperature of 4000º F. Pyrodex RS grade is intended for muzzle-loading rifles and shotguns, P is for use in pistols, CTG is specifically for use in rifle and shotgun cartridges, and C is for use in muzzle loading cannons.
www.chuckhawks.com /blackpowder_pyrodex.htm   (2161 words)

  
 Information
The pungent aroma of flpowder smoke, the necessity of making one shot do the job, and the link to history are only part of the reasons for the growing popularity of shooting muzzle-loading arms.
Blackpowder has remained virtually unchanged for more than two centuries and generally is a mixture of 75 parts potassium nitrate, 15 parts charcoal, and 10 parts sulfur.
Competitors should remember, however, that flpowder and flpowder substitutes are not always listed in the same explosive category for transportation purposes.
www.obrpc.org /black_powder/blackpow_reg.htm   (2556 words)

  
 Basic Blackpowder Cartridge Loading Guide
Blackpowder is poured in via a drop tube.
Blackpowder is measured by volume, so that when loaded via the drop tube it fills the case to the base of the bullet and its wads.
If you are't going to use the flpowder cartridges up soon, it might be best to seal the primer and the bullet/case joint with nail polish or a suitable sealer.
www.subguns.com /boards/oldwestarchive.cgi?noframes;read=973   (1688 words)

  
 Why Blackpowder?
That mountain man spirit is kept alive today at rendezvous held by those who enjoy the smell of flpowder smoke, the feel of buckskin clothing, and their own tales - some real, most imagined.
All of the above refers to traditional weapons using loose flpowder, patched round balls or conical bullets, and percussion caps - the same stuff used by the mountain men of the early 19th century.
In California, legal muzzleloader rifles are of the wheel lock, matchlock, flintlock or percussion varieties of at least.40 caliber, with iron sights, and loaded from the muzzle using flpowder or Pyrodex and a single ball or bullet.
www.gameandfishmag.com /blackpowder/gf_aa066202a   (2126 words)

  
 Black Powder Hunting - By the International Blackpowder Hunting Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The IBHA is a cohesive organization formed to serve the needs of modern flpowder sportsmen hunting in the changed environment of a modern world, but who are well aware of the honored heritage of their sport.
The flpowder hunter is a member of the select fraternity of sportsmen who have accepted the challenge of having to learn more of the habits and habitat of his quarry, stalk closer, remain unseen and unheard, then take the extra care to make the first shot count.
Blackpowder hunting offers the heritage that allows us to keep alive a tradition of our forefathers -- a tradition that is difficult to experience in any other field sport.
www.98.net /ibha   (689 words)

  
 svartkrutt.net:What is Blackpowder Shooting?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The sport of flpowder shooting is now spread all over Norway and the rest of the world.
Blackpowder is still an important ingredient in the modern armies; the largest cannons on the biggest battleships still uses flpowder!
Blackpowder burns slowly and isn't by far as powerful as the modern powders.
www.svartkrutt.net /enghvaer.php   (431 words)

  
 The history of SPG LUBE
Mike was having trouble getting his flpowder breech-loaders to shoot accurately, so Steve shared some of his bullet lubricant.
The manual gives a general flpowder reloading overview, specific starter loads and component recommendations for 22 of the most popular flpowder cartridges and down range ballistics for typical bullets in each caliber.
Fortunately, this also coincided with the renewed interest in flpowder cartridge shooting and SPG lube has stood the test of time with many different shooters and rifles.
www.blackpowderspg.com /history_body.html   (2125 words)

  
 Blackpowder and gunpowder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The new stuff is called "smokeless powder," and the old original kind is now called "flpowder" instead of "gun powder." The fl color is from the charcoal ingredient.
Blackpowder is measured by volume (smokeless powders are measured by weight).
The cloud of smoke from the new substitutes is almost as dense as the original, but the smell isn't as nostalgic.
gun-powder.info /approxim.html   (369 words)

  
 svartkrutt.net: The Norwegian Blackpowder Book: Vakre våpen - svart krutt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It is meant as an introduction to the use of old flpowder firearms and as a handbook
for the modern flpowder shooter — both the experienced and inexperienced.
Blackpowder Weapons in War from the Medieval Ages until 1900.
www.svartkrutt.net /engbook.php   (356 words)

  
 Blackpowder Hunting - Percussion Shotguns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It was not the crack of nitro, but the deep throaty boom of flpowder.
Its lack of fouling, relative to flpowder, is a great advantage if you are going to do much shooting.
In case you haven’t noticed, even though I generally only use flpowder in rifles, a very strong case can be made for using Pyrodex in a shotgun.
www.98.net /ibha/shotguns.htm   (3808 words)

  
 CVA | Our Frequently Asked Questions
Blackpowder and flpowder substitutes have a constant burn rate, which generates a specific volume of gas during a given time period.
It is important to remember that flpowder refers to a specific type of powder, not the color of the powder.
Pyrodex® RS is for muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, and pistols; Pyrodex® P is for use in flpowder revolvers.
www.cva.com /faq/index.htm   (3323 words)

  
 Knarrnia: Blackpowder Rockets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
You can use sparklers for larger rockets, their metal rod also makes a decent prop for your rocket but may be too heavy for smaller rockets and poppers.
Put a pea-sized ball of flpowder into a detent on one size of the foil.
This is where the fun happens: If you're making fireworks, dope the flpowder with flour for a trail or iron filings for color and light.
www.knarrnia.com /archives/002246.html   (2001 words)

  
 FCFWORLD... Black Powder
Blackpowder consists of Charcoal, Saltpeter (Potassium nitrate) and Sulfur in roughly equal quantities.
Blackpowder should be stored in a cool dry location with the lid screwed on tightly to keep it from absorbing moisture and losing it’s effectiveness.
Pyrodex when fired creates pressures roughly equal to that of flpowder and has been extensively tested and found to be a reliable safe substitute for flpowder.
www.fcfworld.com /powder.html   (556 words)

  
 Blackpowder Weapons - Hero Games Discussion Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Sharps (1860's) flpowder cartridge rifle with a tang sight (think of Quigley) - well, 1 shot kills (humans) were reported on the US frontier out to and beyond 500 meters.
I haven't rewritten my Blackpowder rules for FRED yet, but a 6 phase reload essentially means a rate of one round per 30 (36 but who's splitting hairs) seconds or 2 rounds per minute for a speed 2 character (actually 1 minute plus one turn (or about 72 seconds).
flpowder is notoriously dirty, fouling prevent good ignition and ruins accuracy, I found with what I shoot, 6 rounds is max before wiping is all i can do before it becomes a noticable problem.
www.herogames.com /oldForum/FantasyHero/000209.html   (8551 words)

  
 Black Powder Cartridge Rifles, Blackpowder
If you have spent any time at all trying to created a consistent bullet from your effort with a casting pot you know the frustration that occurs, and the many stacks of different weight bullets you accumulate.
To order this product: call 407.896.6793 or email rgraffuis@buffalobillsshootingstore.com and let us know which item you are interested in and a daytime phone number and we will contact you within 48 hours.
Mike Venturino and Steve Garbe have spent the majority of their life re-learning the forgotten art of long-range flpowder cartridge shooting.
www.buffalobillsshootingstore.com /bpcr.html   (882 words)

  
 CVA | Blackpowder 101
Join the hosts of "Blackpowder Guns and Hunting" television, O'Neill Williams and Chad Schearer, as they explain everything about the great sport of muzzleloading.
We have broken the 'Blackpowder 101" course into 10 easy to view chapters.
View the "Blackpowder 101" course in its entirity.
www.cva.com /media/bp101.html   (211 words)

  
 Blackpowder Blast
It is where the BLAST of flpowder longrifles firing in competition sequences makes a very distinct sound.
The sound that echoes off of these hills and out of these hollers reverbs with roots soundly grounded in the history of the exploration and settlement of this country, and this countryside.
Hiking densely wooded and winding paths that meander along the ridges and hillsides, there are carefully placed targets nearly hidden to encourage a heightened sense of the well earned excitement associated to the occassion of a flpowder shoot.
www.floydcountyinview.com /blkgo9.htm   (1975 words)

  
 Kleen-Bore Blackpowder Accessories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The bristles on the flpowder brushes extend completely to the tip to clean the entire chamber.
This jag is ideal for use during regular maintenance, as well as in-between shots in the field or at the range.
This biodegradable solvent quickly lifts and neutralizes harmful fouling left behind by flpowder and related substitutes.
www.pistoleer.com /kleenbore/muzzleloading   (794 words)

  
 Feature: Blackpowder: You've Come A Long Way Baby! - Realtree.com
The use of flpowder for the propellant charge behind a bullet, of whatever shape, but usually a round ball of varying sizes, was quickly adopted by the Europeans.
Coupled with the grading process, and long known to users of flpowder, was the fact that a person could only use a certain number of “grains” to perform whatever function was at hand.
One of the lingering problems with flpowder for the soldier, the longhunter, the mountainman, and the frontiersmen was that when you fired a weapon loaded with the powder it was obvious to one and all, and especially your adversary, where you were located.
www.realtree.com /community/feature-detail.tpl?ID=62   (1582 words)

  
 Subscribe to Blackpowder Guns & Hunting - 28% off the cover price ($4.99)
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Blackpowder Guns & Hunting Magazine was started out of a passion to shoot flpowder verses other more conventional means.
You have to be better than the average hunter due to the nature of the one shot limitations of muzzle loading.
www.magsdirect.com /blackpowdergunshunting.html   (214 words)

  
 Ol' Buffalo Reloading Guide
Never mix flpowder and flpowder substitute such as Pyrodex®.
There are two general classes of gunpowder: flpowder (and substitutes with similar burning characteristics) and smokeless powder.
Blackpowder (a mechanical mixture of 75% charcoal, 15% potassium nitrate [salt peter], and 10% sulfur) is actually an explosive.
www.three-peaks.net /reload.htm   (10251 words)

  
 Blackpowder
"Aim small miss small" is the word from flpowder shooters.
If you haven't experienced the smell of flpowder smoke mixed with the aroma of the great outdoors then you haven't lived.
Come on out and try your hand at the way Great Grandpappy used to shoot and you'll walk away a better man. (or woman) A Black Powder Match is generally held on the first Saturday of each month but be sure to check the calendar or call the clubhouse to confirm the date.
www.hernandosportsmansclub.com /rifle/blackpowder.htm   (93 words)

  
 Goatlips' Blackpowder Tips   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
I shoot slow but I have a lot of fun (which is rule #1), and I’ll clean a match once in a while; since speed doesn’t seem to be my specialty I fell back on making smoke.
Assembling flpowder ammunition is as much a part of my SASS recreation as CAS shooting and horsing around with pards.
Goatlips Blackpowder Tips cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results of damage or injury arising from or alleged to have arisen from the use of the reloading data or information presented on this web-page
goatlipstips.cas-town.com /index.html   (378 words)

  
 Blackpowder Shooting at the American Heritage Fighting Arts Association
Without a doubt, firearms are the weapons most closely identified with Americans, and the AHFAA teaches the skills of flpowder firearm safety, care, and shooting as part of the curriculum.
Student's learn safety drills with unloaded weapons before firing powder charges (as is done for reenactments), and eventually practicing target shooting with the musket and single-action revolver.
The AHFAA is focused on preserving the martial arts of the 19th century, and flpowder shooting is just one of them.
www.ahfaa.org /blackpowder.htm   (280 words)

  
 Nikon Buckmaster 1x20mm Scope (Blackpowder Matte)
The Nikon 6460 1 x 20 Buckmasters flpowder matte riflescope is a rugged, waterproof, shockproof and fogproof scope.
Put through an advanced vacuum process that removes virtually all air and water molecules, the scope's tube is then filled with nitrogen and O-ring sealed.
With a 20 millimeter exit pupil, the Nikon 6460 1 x 20 Buckmasters flpowder matte riflescope is an excellent choice for hunting in low light.
www.stormlabs.com /Cameras/All/Product/493730/id/106318   (295 words)

  
 BlackPowder/Muzzleloader Rifles
Muzzleloading and Blackpowder Cartridge Firearms, Kits, Components, Ammunition and Accessories for the Builder, Hunter, Shooter, Re-enactor and Collector.
Information about the two, two-day weekend fl powder events each year, and monthly shoots on the first Sunday of the month; shooting a combination of, or either, sillhouettes and paper targets using iron sights and patched round ball.
Promoting the sport of muzzleloading, buckskinning, history of the fur trade, and the safe use of flpowder in the state of Nebraska
huntingsociety.org /muzzleloaders.html   (1425 words)

  
 Clubs and Associations Blackpowder Guns Recreation
- Promoting the sport of muzzleloading, buckskinning, history of the fur trade, and the safe use of flpowder in the state of Nebraska.
Its objectives are to encourage an interest in muzzle loading firearms; to promote, regulate and safeguard their use; and to preserve their freedom of collection.
The Club has monthly shoots on the 2nd Sunday each month and has had a rendezvous the second weekend in September for the past 21 years.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Recreation/Guns/Blackpowder/Clubs_and_Associations   (601 words)

  
 Omniseek: /Recreation /Guns /Blackpowder /
October Country is a manufacturer and distributor of quality muzzleloading firearms, shooting bags, powder horns and accessories for the muzzleloading hunter, shooter and fl powder cartridge enthusiast.
Though primarily centered around competitive target shooting with smokeless powder the ORA does have an active Blackpowder contingent that is very active in international events.
San Diego based NMLRA charter club, dedicated to the preservation of historic arms andamp; perpetuation of the markmanship that has made and kept America free.
www.omniseek.com /srch/{5358}   (561 words)

  
 Game & Fish Magazines: Blackpowder
Jim Manni enjoyed the hunt of a lifetime as he grunted in what turned out to be his state's new record typical flpowder buck.
took a chance and went flpowder deer hunting in the pouring rain.
The reward for his persistence turned out to be the second largest non-typical whitetail ever taken in New York.
www.gameandfishmag.com /blackpowder   (327 words)

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