Nov 26, 2008 · But if Pyrodex is all you can find locally, go with it. I probably place more emphasis on accuracy with cap and ball sixguns than most folks, so that's why I'm a front-pew-member of the …

Mar 20, 2004 · Hi, :D I would certainly appreciate your advice on the following, Cartdrige, 45-70. Rifle, Handi Single Shot. Bullet: Hunters Supply 405gr FP. Hard cast lead. a green colored lube. Powder: …

Apr 12, 2011 · Pyrodex and 777 require cleaning after the shooting session while Blackhorn does not. If your rifle likes a fouled barrel it is almost impossible to keep a fouled barrel with Pyrodex or 777 …

Jun 27, 2012 · Treat Pyrodex exactly like black powder in loading and cleaning up gun and cases. I have gotten some of the best accuracy out of Pyrodex Select in my Sharps 45-70. Shoot cast bullets and …

Oct 29, 2003 · I have Pyrodex pellets and have been using them several years. I was wondering if perhaps it's time to discard them. They smell fine, ignite fine, and have a grey to black color. Is there …

Mar 9, 2005 · Rx, Reduce your 777 FFFg loads by 20% compared to FFFg Black or Pyrodex RS/Select. 80 to 85 grains 777 FFFg = 100 grains FFg Black or Pyrodex. Start 10% below your FFg load of 777 …

Feb 4, 2016 · Using Pyrodex RP as the main charge and in the priming pan, it would fire reliably, but there was what seemed like an unacceptable lag between hammer drop and ignition. I started using …

Aug 30, 2009 · It's beginning to sound like 777 is useless in revolvers. I noticed in the Hodgdon data that the Pyrodex loads shoot to higher velocities. That leads me to believe 777 is the BP substitute …

Sep 28, 2006 · A two 50 grain pellet load of 777 (100 grain pellet charge) is equivelant to a two 50 grain pellet load of Pyrodex (100 grain pellet charge) or 100 grains of LOOSE Black powder or Black …

Dec 7, 2007 · I want to try using some pyrodex this year for deer hunting. I use 90grs of 2f black powder,from what I understand, I keep my powder measure the same for pyrodex RS because it …