More Bad News

[Len]

I've used it. 15 grains, topped up with polenta. in a 1858 Remi Army. No issues.

[Zulch]

I've used it. 15 grains, topped up with polenta. in a 1858 Remi Army. No issues.

Len, Hey. Thanks. So polenta? Is that a filler?  Less 4F and more filler?

[Captainkirk]

https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/hodgdon-answers-questions-about-goex-closure-and-sale

[Len]

I've used it. 15 grains, topped up with polenta. in a 1858 Remi Army. No issues.

Len, Hey. Thanks. So polenta? Is that a filler?  Less 4F and more filler?

Polenta is corn crumbs, but it works OK with bread crumbs. Just to compensate for the BP left out.

[Zulch]

I've used it. 15 grains, topped up with polenta. in a 1858 Remi Army. No issues.

Len, Hey. Thanks. So polenta? Is that a filler?  Less 4F and more filler?

Polenta is corn crumbs, but it works OK with bread crumbs. Just to compensate for the BP left out.

Len, Awesome thank you for explaining.

[Captainkirk]

It appears that Grafs had stock earlier today but it's gone now. Regardless, Hodgdon has said they have no plans to cut back on Triple 7 or Pyrodex, so you should still be able to shoot your revolvers and rifles. Not sure about Triple 7, but Pyrodex can be used in rifles, pistols and revolvers .50 cal and under (Pyrodex P), and rifles, pistols and revolvers .50 and up (Pyrodex RS) as well as black powder cartridge. Also, Hodgdon says RS can be used in flintlocks by first pouring 5-10gr of black powder down the barrel as a "kicker charge" and topping off with P or RS after reducing the main charge by the number of grains of black used as the kicker. Example; if you normally load 85 grains, use 10gr black powder as the kicker charge and 75gr of Pyrodex as the main charge. Of course, you will have to use BP for the kicker and in the pan. This should help conserve BP if you can't get any for a while.
Personally, I believe Swiss and Schuetzen will step up to fill the gap and all the hoarding going on right now will pass.

[ssb73q]

Losing Pyrodex sucks.

Hi Hawg, IMO that's only good news about Hodgdon shutting down. LOL

This BP shutdown will be a serious loss to flintlock users.

Regards,
Richard

[Hawg]

Losing Pyrodex sucks.

Hi Hawg, IMO that's only good news about Hodgdon shutting down. LOL

This BP shutdown will be a serious loss to flintlock users.

Regards,
Richard

Yes but if you have some bp you can use a 10 grain starter charge under Pyrodex. Wano and Swiss are still around.

[ssb73q]

Hi Hawg, I see that Graff & Sons is completely out of BP.

Regards,
Richard

[mike116]

FEDEX stopped by today.
I bought 10 pounds as insurance against the uncertainty in the BP market as of late.   Buffalo Arms has a 5# minimum and gives a discount on orders of 10# (mix and match OK).    I was lucky enough to look while there was some in stock.

[Zulch]

FEDEX stopped by today.
I bought 10 pounds as insurance against the uncertainty in the BP market as of late.   Buffalo Arms has a 5# minimum and gives a discount on orders of 10# (mix and match OK).    I was lucky enough to look while there was some in stock.

Looks like heaven Mike. 

[Len]

Very nice Mike
Nice wall, too

[Pustic]

Fret not, all may not be lost.

[Bob Dwyer]

This is very bad news. First I herd of it. Good thing I bought 5 lbs of powder when I got my Hawkins

[Zulch]

This is very bad news. First I herd of it. Good thing I bought 5 lbs of powder when I got my Hawkins

Yes..a bummer indeed. Glad you have some powder though  Maybe someone will buy the plant. We can all hope so.