black powder

glyn

Does anyone know where black powder can be bought in Connecticut? All I have been able to find in stores are the replacements, not the real thing. I would go mail order but I do not need that much. Thanks.

glyn

Has any one tried Grafs black powder in a mettalic cartrdge,if so how does it compare with other brands.

glyn

Can some one tell me how the old timers made their own black powder and it contents? Thanks in advance.

44caliberkid

I use Graf's 2F in 45-70's. Have been using it for 5 years or so. It shoots as good as I can shoot. I don't see a measurable difference using Swiss 1 1/2.
If you're talking pistol cartridges, I use Graf 3F for 45 colt, 44-40, 44 S&W, 44 Special/ Magnum, 38 Special, 38 S&W, and 32 S&W. Works great. Also use it in all my C&B revolvers.
The cost of Graf's is less for a very high quality powder and I pass through Mexico, Missouri every spring on business and pick up a couple cases, avoiding the haz-mat fee.

glyn

Thanks I will order some in the morning.

glyn

I have just had 5lb of Grafs black powder delivered,it is in plastic 1lb containers,I thought that was a no no and the containers had to be metal.

Hawk Carse

Plastic is pretty much standard now.
The black color is due to carbon content to prevent static electricity accumulation.