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Black Powder Smokeless?
formerlywrong
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Any spin on reloading smokeless cartridges with black? Been reloading for years, and the thought occurred to me, all that black I've got stored....... maybe some loads could be worked up, make lots of smoke, what's the thought on this? Crazy?
I've been called worse, go ahead!!
I've been called worse, go ahead!!
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Most of the calibers used in SASS can be loaded with black powder or a black powder substitute with ease. The main concern with black powder is to compress the powder charge and some folks don't like the idea of a cartridge case filled that full.
Bode
Some calibers are conducive to this and some are not.
Most of the calibers used in SASS can be loaded with black powder or a black powder substitute with ease. The main concern with black powder is to compress the powder charge and some folks don't like the idea of a cartridge case filled that full.
Bode
I'm kind of expecting a much more negative reaction- Check me if I'm wrong- as I understand it, smokeless can detonate (burn so fast as to be uncontainable, while black will not. If so, black should be pretty safe with regard to over-pressure, but it has some aspects less desirable than smokeless. Does it not have some corrosive qualities and require barrel cleaning, or am I wrong there (i was, formerly, ha, ha!).
Otherwise, fill the case with BP, stuff a lead bullet on top with lots of lube, crimp the hell out of it...and ROCK! [8D] [:D]
I shoot 45 Colts, so your mileage may vary!
The corrosive aspect kinda depends on where you live...humidity,etc. Here in Az, I don't worry about it at all. I can run through a 2 or 3 day match without having to do a knock-down, drag out cleaning, and just hose em down with Dawn dish soap/water. The bore snake is the greatest thing since sliced bread! [;)]
Otherwise, fill the case with BP, stuff a lead bullet on top with lots of lube, crimp the hell out of it...and ROCK! [8D] [:D]
I shoot 45 Colts, so your mileage may vary!
Hey, something in common! Wife & I moved to Missouri from Phoenix area (Laveen) not too long ago, 8 years, after over 20 in AZ. Curious, talk was when we were still there, the guns shows I loved so well might be curtailed, restricted, etc. Has that happened? The Fairgrounds shows were something to behold! 2nd. favorite Mesa. Even went to the K of C in Chandler; you would not believe what I picked up there once.
We have 300 acres sandwiched between Mark Twain Nat'l Forest; I test fire off my front porch! But Missouri has restrictive and ridiculous laws on handguns.
You can tell I miss AZ?
The gun shows haven't really changed that much..except maybe more crowded, more expensive (unless you've done your homework), and a select group that hasn't quite grasp the concept of soap and water! [xx(]
Shoot me an emule if you want to try a few recipes. If I've tried it, I'll be the first to tell you what works, and what doesn't! [;)] I'm no expert at it, but I'm glad to share my own experiences, or what others have tried that I trust.