Buckmasterflex

Ok well I have figured out that if I use the Pyrodex pellets then I get a misfire. But when I measure out my own powder it shoots everytime. I was just figureing that if I switched to a .209 prime then I could use the pellets and make a faster loading time. But after hearing everyones thoughts I think I will just stay with what I have. Thanks alot everyone you saved me some money.

Tahquamenon

I like to toss pyrodex loose & pellets into a bon-fire as that's about all the use I have for pyrodex.
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cayugad

Tahquamenon

I take it you do not have much use for Pyrodex... Pyrodex used to be all I would use for a long time. That was because Black Powder got so hard to find. Then came Triple Se7en which again, I used and some rifles like it, especially my inlines. Just as some rifles like Pyrodex and some hate the stuff. I am now a Goex person almost all the time. I can say I never had a hard time getting Pyrodex to fire. I have never used the pellets, but the loose always shot fine. I just never seen that much advantage of Pyrodex over Goex.

I do have one little .50 caliber that just loves Pyrodex. It will outshoot all other powders in that rifle.

1950KID

I like the CCI mag #11 primers

Tahquamenon

Hey Cayugad!
I don't mean to be bashing Pyro, I also think pyrodex shoots fine to very well indeed. I've still got 3-4 pounds but I must admit that it's been several years since I've allowed it near anything.

I also shot it for years when BP was tough to come by unless you were buying bulk.

Pyrodex is just too corrosive, more susceptible to moisture and just plain stinks.

Pyrodex is my last resort powder.

vangunsmith

I also have a traditions,50 cal.24" barrel w/1in48 twist. I usually shoot 45 cal.240 gr or 300 gr w a sabot. I changed my over to use small rifle cartridge primers instead of caps or 209 primers. It also has a waater proof cover to protect the primer in the way it is made. You can purchase these kits from dixie gun works. With instructions,one needs to rethread the barrel for this device. i use small rifle magnu;m primers. vangunsmith