wtnhunt Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Had been shooting pyrodex rs, 120 grains loose powder from my black diamond. Bought some amrican pioneer powder the otehr day to give a try. Was thinkig I would start at 100 grains and work my loads up from there in 5 grain increments until I find the optimum load. My question is if the ffg's are the same, shoud performance be similar with equal amount of powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Changing powders-what to expect? Sounds like plan - I think you're going to have to shoot it see if there is any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RandyWakeman Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Changing powders-what to expect? 2006 Black Powder Substitute Roundup Velocities will be somewhat lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Changing powders-what to expect? [ QUOTE ] 2006 Black Powder Substitute Roundup Velocities will be somewhat lower. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for the link. After reading that, I hope I didnt just waste 20 some odd dollars on this powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Changing powders-what to expect? I am checking that link out to, thanks. Just read through that, and I agree that the FFG in APP is BIG!!! I can't get it through my flask. Think i MAY GO GET SOME 777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Changing powders-what to expect? [ QUOTE ] 2006 Black Powder Substitute Roundup Velocities will be somewhat lower. [/ QUOTE ] That is great reading Randy! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Re: Changing powders-what to expect? [ QUOTE ] Had been shooting pyrodex rs, 120 grains loose powder from my black diamond. Bought some amrican pioneer powder the otehr day to give a try. Was thinkig I would start at 100 grains and work my loads up from there in 5 grain increments until I find the optimum load. My question is if the ffg's are the same, shoud performance be similar with equal amount of powder? [/ QUOTE ] I'd would start out using 90 grain (Volume) and go from there. I've never used amrican pioneer powder, but I think it is very similar to "777" powder which is a little hotter than pyrodex powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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