This very small variation gives it the edge in standard deviation also. Mon-Fri Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PT Sat-Sun Hours: Closed. While there was a significant difference, I could not discern this difference with human senses. http://www.shilohrifle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20624, http://www.laflinandrand.com/madmonk/KIK.pdf, http://www.laflinandrand.com/madmonk/Swiss_Booklet.pdf, http://genforum.genealogy.com/haralson/messages/272.html. The ’89 Goex sample came from the plant before the plant explosion and will be referred to as “Early Goex”. Two Swiss samples were included as well.
It is crucial to choose the right type of gunpowder for best results. However, any trial from one of these powders would fit nicely in the other. I did some photo compare on Swiss powder tonight. From the experimenter’s standpoint, these powders look very good. Please note that a single cookie still needs to be placed on your device to save your selection. Maximum order is 50 pounds. For instance, the fastest 3fg time is slower than the slowest of the Swiss times. The lock is mounted in the fixture locating the sear bar directly over a 12 volt solenoid. (two 25-lb. Federal law limits possession to 50 pounds, in any one household. The first articles (1990-1992) described experiments timing various flintlocks. Another article (2000) described the timing of touch holes. lots. The software and lock also remained unchanged throughout all testing. A hunter's favorite since 1802, GOEX black powder has the same powerful, quick-igniting characteristics that made it the first choice of shooters during the years of the Civil War and the Wild West. Their ignition is slower, I believe, but we cannot detect the difference without scientific means. Our shooting powder is graded 1-5 under the European classification system, and 1Fg to 4Fg using the Anglo-American scale. But if I look the BP safety recommandation at Buffalo Arms web site Click here to see our selection of, Swiss Caviar 1F, 1.5F, 2F & 3F Ball Black Powder, Paper Cartridges for Percussion Revolvers, Cowboy Firearms, Muzzle Loaders & Vintage Military, 1892 Winchesters Lever Action Rifles & Carbines, Pedersoli Trapdoor Black Powder Cartridge Rifles, Carbines & Officer Models, Black Powder Muzzleloading Percussion Revolvers, Black Powder Muzzleloader Shotguns & Smoothbore Muskets, Leather Goods, Cartridge Belts & Cowboy Clothing, Muzzleloading Powder Measures, Horn & Pan Chargers, Muzzleloading Shooting Patches, Flints & Leathers, Muzzleloading Short Starters & Pistol Loaders, Treso Muzzleloading Bullet Pullers & Patch Worms, Hornady Lock-N-Load Power Case Prep Center. I have 2F, 3F, 4F and Null B. Out of stock. Because 3fg and 2fg powder are at times used as priming powder, it seemed logical to include these grades of powder as well. Swiss Factory tour Swiss Booklet First up is a group shot. The black powder is made entirely with alder buckthorn charcoal with a heavy graphite glazing. Excellent for cannons, mortars, shotguns, 45-70 & larger Black Powder Cartridge Rifle’s (BPCR). Reload Swiss RS®, the new brand from Nitrochemie, offers the perfect powder for perfect hits - thanks to pure Swiss-made precision!
The black powder is made entirely with alder buckthorn charcoal with a heavy graphite glazing. The question, “Why didn’t I knap the flint one shot sooner?” is a problem for the experimenter as well as the flintlock shooter. Check out the GOEX Dealer Initiative to find out how GOEX will help you get started. In some countries, formal training is required.
Interested in becoming a GOEX Dealer but worried about the start up costs? Would like to open by showing the sizing chart from the companies website. The Null B has the fastest average, and the Swiss 4fg has the smallest variation and standard deviation. The price per pound will change depending on how many pounds you purchase. The physical equipment remained the same as the apparatus used in the earlier testing. Reload Swiss RS, powder, ammunition, hunter, sports marksmen, reloading precision Switzerland. and our The Rheinmetall Group uses cookies saved to your device in order to optimise and continuously improve its websites. lot limit. I noted humidity at the beginning and end of each powder test group. It has remained unchanged for years, but more important, it was unchanged throughout all six powder tests. Click here to see our selection of Black powder, we can ship as little as five pounds of black powder, to a maximum of fifty pounds of black powder.You must be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States of America. The numerous world records obtained using our powders are testimony to their quality and performance. A photo cell is mounted so that it “looks” into the pan. Our shooting powder is graded 1-5 under the European classification system, and 1Fg to 4Fg using the Anglo-American scale.
We are the proud master distributor for Swiss Black Powder, Schuetzen Black Powder and Goex Black Powder. Minimum order is 25 pounds. The fixture that holds the lock is largely unchanged for the last 10 years. My initial goal was to compare priming powder. For further information please refer to our imprint and our privacy policy. January 26, 2009 The procedure used was to fill the pan level full. DATA PROTECTION X. The creosote produced during the destructive distillation of wood is different from that produced by the destructive distillation of coal or by the "cracking' of petroleum crude oils. Very popular powder. You can close this banner and object to the use of cookies by clicking on the "X". They were so consistent that it was difficult to tell if or when the flints needed knapping. © Copyright BlackPowderMag.com 2020, All Rights Reserved. Each powder has an advantage when one looks at the results closely. These classes identify the dimensions and number of corns per gram. in Experiments & Tests, Priming Powder. You can close this banner and object to the use of cookies by clicking on the "X". It should be obvious that these powders were the fastest and the most consistent of all the powders tested. The building housing the carbonizing kiln and stack is carefully maintained as it allows Aubonne to be one of the last factories to make their own charcoal. Gearhart-Owen (GOEX) was then forced to purchase charcoal from another. However, in these tests the only concern is to provide a uniform powder area for sparks’ landing. Black powder, GOEX, 1 pound, made in the USA, 4Fg extra fine granulation for priming flint locks. These were purchased at Friendship at the fall 2004 shoot. There are many things about the way black powder ignites which need more study. One sample is the normal Swiss 4fg priming powder. Goex 4F. Every powder test group was begun with a new flint. While it is apparent that these powders are slower than the various priming powders, one also notices that they are much less consistent than the rest. Then the times increase as the fffg and ffg powders are displayed. $27.99. Item #: SBP15F SWISS BLACK POWDER 3F 1LB 25/CS . The results from timing the four priming powder samples were even closer. After the lock is prepared for firing, pressing the space bar on the computer fires the lock and starts the machine language timing routine. GOEX, Olde Eynsford, Skirmish, Swiss and Schuetzen; Prices shown are per pound. This article explores the timing of different grades of black powder used for flintlock priming.
Older Black Powder literature abounds with references to willow charcoal, making few references to charcoal from other trees or plants. Shipped in full cases, 25 one pound cans, any mix of granulations, any mix of brands. One conclusion deals with the comparison of priming and non-priming powder. These classes identify the dimensions and number of corns per gram. At the end of my first article in 1990, I wrote, “This article just scratches the surface.” I feel the same way today. Shipped in full cases of 25 one pound cans. The price per pound will change depending on how many pounds you purchase. *SPECIAL NOTE* This is for flintlock priming pan only. For further information please refer to our The humidity was 63% when I began testing, and dropped to 48% by the time testing was complete.
It is worth noting that the fastest powder (Null B) also had the finest granule, and the slowest powder (ffg) had the largest granule.
An exhaust fan was used to remove the smoke. For centuries many have regarded willow charcoal to be superior to other types when making Black Powder. lot limit. The times for 20 trials are recorded on a spreadsheet. Buffalo Arms is closed on the Following Holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and The Day After, Christmas Eve (Open until 12:00 p.m.), Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day, We are the proud master distributor for Swiss Black Powder, Schuetzen Black Powder and Goex Black Powder. Flint shooters also recognize this problem and strive to manage it. Both of these powders are slightly slower than the Swiss powders. Summary sheets and graphs were made for comparison. $27.99.
(Standard deviation can be thought of as a measure of consistency. You may mix grades and brands within the 5, 10, or 25-lb. As a retired educator and a student of the flintlock, I am fascinated with what we can learn by applying technology to the field of black powder. WARNING: This Product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. *SPECIAL NOTE* Never load this in a firearm, use only for flintlock priming pan. Variations from high to low are greater as well. Knapping the flint produced a faster subsequent trial. This powder is reputed to be the tailings (sweepings) left from production runs of the other grades of Swiss.
Discussion in 'Blackpowder' started by BlackNet, Apr 8, 2013. The powders’ spreadsheets are included at the end of the article. Generally speaking for flintlock and percussion black powder shooting, you will typically be using 2F, 3F or 4F. One can see a gradual decrease in the times of the four priming powders.
Incorrectly reloaded cartridges can result in damage and personal injury. Every strike against the frizzen leaves a different edge because of the flint fragments that break off with each try. In this way, sparks from every trial have the identical bed of powder on which to land. Readers with ideas may reach me at 4595 E. Woodland Acres, Syracuse, IN 46567. Less than 5 in stock Item #: SBP4F SWISS BLACK POWDER NULL-B 1/2LB (8oz) 25/CS . Thus willow charcoal appears to be a clear winner. The way powder is placed in the pan can also be a variable.
These tests were completed in an insulated garage used to store antique cars. There is a maximum limit of 50 lbs. In experimentation of any kind, controlling variables is a very important responsibility. In reality the edge is different on every trial. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances has been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. I felt this range was acceptable and was probably the best I could do. The more consistent the trials, the lower the standard deviation will be. The Swiss Technical Services Association (Swiss TS/TUV) awarded the plant ISO 9001:2000 certifications in 2002.
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