I love loading and really want to reload black powder cartridges but, i do have two jobs. We have container sizes from 1 pound, 4 pounds and all the way up to 8 pounds. Fired american pioneer powder is noncorrosive, but unfired american pioneer powder is at least hygroscopic. Copyright 2018 reloading unlimited all rights reserved.
We get many calls from folks new to black powder shooting who hear of panlubing and dont comprehend the procedure, or cant understand why it is necessary to use on particular designs of bullets. While there are other, more detailed differences, the basic variables that will change from product to product, the. Black powder is susceptible to explosions caused by static electricity. Midsouth offers a huge selection of smokeless gun powder. While there are other, more detailed differences, the basic variables that will change from product to product, the ones that you need to become most familiar with, are shape, density, and burn rate. Do not move into the trap that many do by trying to make a. Sam lives in casper, wyoming with his wife and four children, and has enjoyed many hours of shooting blackpowder firearms, as well as hunting both large and small game over much of the west. Black powder cartridge book if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The second in accurates line of benchrestgrade light target powders, lt30 is optimized for use in the. You will not just be advised how to do things but you will also be given the reason why it is done that way. A navy revolver, got a steal at the pawn shop came with everything. Reloading historical educational firearms table of contents chapter 1 a few basics 2 lubrication and lubricants 3 the grease cookie 4 bullets and bullet moulds 5 casting the bullet 6 care of the cartridge case before and after 7 the powder charge black, pyrodex or duplex 8 loading the black powder rifle cartridge 9 developing and testing.
Hopefully in this installment of the reloading bench we can explain panlubing and why it is necessary in some instances. The black powder cartridge news is the only magazine in the world dedicated to the black powder cartridge rifle. Loading and shooting black powder cartridge guns track. He is the author of more than 20 books, including the complete black powder handbook. Having half a pound of ffg black powder blow up six inches in front of your face could ruin your whole day. While still in its development phase, lt30 was used to win numerous matches, even claiming a world record along the way. Hi, using bp in a cartridge sounds really interesting to me. After these two, the books get expensive and in my opinion, are more for the coffee table, than the reloading bench. Large, nonstatic aluminum powder reservoir holds a pound of black powder. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing tools. I would also be interested in any old books or info. Internal metering bars rotate in a nonsparking brass sleeve. As was said imr 4350 is a middle of the burn rate good powder for 165gr, and that and imr 4064 or rl 1517 is good for 180gr.
Books, media, magazines, art books page 1 wolfe pub. Drop tables for cast bullets will put you on target at long range. All black powder cartridges must be built so that there is zero air space between the powder and the base of the bullet. This is a two part video please view them in order. Loading and shooting black powder cartridge guns items per page. Spg black powder cartridge reloading primer, revised 9th.
Unique threeslide adjustment bars give you consistent accuracy. The golden age of the american schuetzenfest by randolf wright. You have a great hunting and target shooting calibre there. Blow the measure out with compressed air or otherwise make sure its empty.
Lyman 9827100 black powder 2nd edition reloading handbook. Most of my loads have the powder compressed between 116 and 18 by the bullet, except for the ones. Bookcpbbpccasting premium bullets for the black powder cartridge rifleby paul matthews. This powder is extremely versatile and can be used in many handgun calibers. The magazine targets the avid shooter and competitors in the black powder shooting. We cover rifles, powders, reloading and competitions for the black powder community. Black powder guns for sale muzzleloading rifles, revolvers. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books.
Get your digital subscriptionissue of the black powder cartridge news. I specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. Dont forget black powder explodes, smokeless powder burns very fast. There are hundreds of pressure tested black powder cartridge loads for such calibers as the 4590, 45100, 45110 and 45120. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As the propellant powder is outside of our control and oversight once it. We have all of the major manufacturers in the quantities and types that you want and need. Sep 02, 20 this is a two part video please view them in order. One of those nice italian replicas with lots of brass on the receiver, nice hardwood grips i will post a picture when i can pick it up.
How to reload a metallic cartridge with pictures wikihow. Apr 08, 2016 the 270 with a grain and h4831 powder is an all time great reload round. Things you should know about shooting the black powder cartridge rifle. Our selection and pricing of hodgdon powder makes us the reloading source for powder. These are all great, well tested and established reloading powders. A great tool for blackpowder cartridge shooters and cowboyaction shooters.
Reloading powder smokeless powder is available in a wide variety of types, each designed for specific uses. Assume that pinnacle and 777 are at least mildly hygroscopic. Preparation of match ammunition for black powder cartridge rifle by r. Game birds a celebration of north american upland birds. Unless you wipe between shots youll want to make a blow tube and use it to keep the fouling soft. Note that the bullet can simply be pulled out of the case, the wads can be poked out of the case with pointed stick such as a sharpened barbecue skewer, the powder poured out and reused, and the entire cartridge can be rebuilt as many times as required until the powder charge weight and compression for that bullet will yield a cartridge that. Makers like imr, hodgdon, nobel sport, alliant powder and accurate powder produce powders suitable for any type of reloading. Bookldpr lymans load data book, popular revolver calibers. Chronograph notes taken at approximately 6 feet using an oehler model 35p.
This is the only place on the web where the black powder revolver shooter can obtain custom gunsmithing, cartridge conversion installation and heel base bullet reloading tools and supplies all. One of those nice italian replicas with lots of brass. Includes 78 x 14 adapter, and large and small drop tubes. Greased cookies over waxed paper, over the powder with someting else above the cookie, with the bullet lubed with the right stuff, or maybe this stuff or maybe this,fouling and rust and, and and is there and easyer way other than buying bp reloads. Best book for blackpowder cartridge loading shiloh rifle forums. Black powder cartridge reloading primer newly revised 9th edition. Author matthews brings the black powder cartridge shooter valuable information on the basics, including cartridge care, lubes and moulds, powder charges, and developing and testing loads. Powder valley shop reloading supplies and ammunition. Solid advice to start reloading black powder cartridges. Handloading or reloading is the process of making firearm cartridges or shells by manually. I recommend every one, but with the aforementioned. Very useful load fate for iconic cartridges such as. When using smokeless powders, use only the exact type and quantity described at.
Reloading historical educational firearms table of contents chapter 1 a few basics 2 lubrication and lubricants 3 the grease cookie 4 bullets and bullet moulds. Starley warwickshire rfd 156 oak house,birmingham road,warwick. Shop online for black powder guns and supplies at hinterland outfitters, including black powder rifles, pistols, revolvers and bullets. Bookcbbpcrcast bullets for the black powder cartridge rifleby paul matthews. Is there a book out there that will help me to understand the bp cartridge and reloading for it. We cover the rifles, powders, reloading and competitions for the black powder community. Black powder cartridge rifle articles by wayne mclerran. Update on black powder cartridge reloading methods12. What are the best reloading powders for a 308 shooters.
The black powder cartridge news is written by shooters for. Update on black powder cartridge reloading methods12 youtube. To aid users in their choice of powder, the following tables have been prepared. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories.
Black powder cannot be loaded in a progressive reloading machine unless the machine is modified to accept a powder measure that is designed for black powder. Sam lives in casper, wyoming with his wife and four children, and has enjoyed many hours of shooting. There are a large number of black powders on the market, of which we stock a variety. Designed for competition shooters, clay dot is functionally and technically identical to competitive shotshell powders but at a reduced price. This is a different kind of reloading instruction text. Bullets are mostly standard hardcast bullets, mostly from houston cartridge co. What are the best reloading powders for a 308 shooters forum. Greased cookies over waxed paper, over the powder with someting else above the cookie, with the bullet lubed with the right stuff, or maybe this stuff or maybe this,fouling and rust and, and. Spg lube black powder cartridge reloading primer new 9th ed. Bp and subs cartridge loading for cas david scott harper. Get the best deals on black powder reloading when you shop the. Sometimes the cartridge itself tells the story but read the books and follow what is recommended there. Reloading powder comes with various properties that affect how the cartridge will perform. Booklbprcloading the black powder rifle cartridgeby paul matthews.
Your session is about to timeout due to inactivity. Things you should know about shooting the black powder. Pistol see blackpowder page 1 for reloading instructions, information and more loads shown below are from lymans black powder handbook by kenneth ramage, editor. This americanmade powder meters the same through reloading press powder bushings and functions with the exact same powder charge weights to achieve equal velocities and pressures. A great tool for black powder cartridge shooters and cowboyaction shooters. This covers the basic steps for reloading metallic cartridges, a good way to save money or shoot more for the same price, and to manufacture highend. Primer oal inches charge weight grains velocity fps velocity standard deviation pressure psi load density 1 indicates maximum load 2 dacron. Shop cabelas collection of black powder guns and black powder shooting supplies, featuring powder rifles, pistols, bullets and loading accessories. The 270 with a grain and h4831 powder is an all time great reload round.
Most reloading manuals list both a trim size and a max length. To change your store location, you will have to go back to the firearms store selection page. You have a great hunting and target shooting calibre there, very capable and inherently very accurate. Some of the really old lyman literature is good, if you can still locate it. Large, nonstatic aluminum powder reservoir holds a pound of. Take a container of water with a large opening on it to the range with you. I agree with others who have said that after you learn the basics, there is really not much out there for the advanced shooter, whatever that is.
Protect yourself by seeking out certified reloading instruction courses and studying books that describe safe reloading techniques in detail. This covers the basic steps for reloading metallic cartridges, a good way to save money or shoot more for the same price, and to manufacture highend ammunition. This superb loading manual specializes in black powder cartridge data for popular and rare calibers, from 3240 to 50140, including sharps, remington and ballard cases. Complete reloading manuals with uptodate information from all the leading bullet and powder manufacturers. The magazine targets the avid shooter and competitors in the black powder shooting world. The black powder cartridge news magazine get your digital.
The winter 2017 issue of black powder cartridge news also has a good article on reloading for trapdoors. Click ok to extend your time for an additional 0 minutes. Cartridge reloading should always be performed with the necessary. Black powder cartridge news subscription wolfe pub. Black powder cartridge reloading primer 9th edition spiralbound january 1, 2017 by wolfe publishing author 4. Cowboy action calibers such as 4440, 45 colt and 44 special are also covered, as well as 10, 12 and 20 gauge shotshells. The maximum number of products that can be compared is 4. Can anyone recommend a reloading manual for black powder cartridges i can buy. I yust do an up date to where i have got to with my methods in reloading black powder rifle cartridges.
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