Graf Classic Black Powder

[PNWtrekker]

Anybody use the Graf Classic? I was thinking of buying some 2F when my Swiss runs out.

 

[deermanok]

I've read that it's a good powder.

 

[smokepolehall]

Anybody use the Graf Classic? I was thinking of buying some 2F when my Swiss runs out.

I have Graf/Schuetzen. Its decent but is not as fast of velocity as Swiss grain for grain. Now its cheaper per pound but i really prefer the Swiss. I just got 6 containers of one pound of it for $19 per pound, vs Swiss at $31 a pound. I will buy 6 pounds of Swiss in another month for my next15 years supply.

 

[Fyrstyk]

Six pounds of powder would only last me about 9 months. I do a lot of shooting, and some of my side locks take some heavy doses of BP, so a pound of powder doesn't go very far.

 

[anonymouscowherd]

You just missed no hazmat fee for over $150 last week...

That said, it is Schutzen in a different labeled container, product description even says it is made and packaged for grafs by schutzen.

I've got about a half pound of Schutzen 3f left, then I'll be digging into a pound of the grafs. Doubt I'll see any more difference than normal lot-to-lot variations.

 

[PNWtrekker]

Thanks for the replies. I so the heads up on the no hazmat. I just had too much random stuff I am trying to use up to justify a big order. Do those no Hazmat offers come periodically through the year?

 

[Les Harris]

I tried the Grafs powder. It is not the same as Swiss, less power but useable, lots can not verified by chrono.

 

[smokepolehall]

Thanks for the replies. I so the heads up on the no hazmat. I just had too much random stuff I am trying to use up to justify a big order. Do those no Hazmat offers come periodically through the year?

Yes they do offer that several times a year. Just me but maybe sometimes if you were able to order more than the minimum that may wave the Haz. mat fee. Always worth asking, i will watch myself . I will be ordering 6-10 pounds of Swiss 3 f later this Summer or early Fall.

 

[anonymouscowherd]

Also with grafs if you buy while logged into an account, you'll get email asking you to review the item you bought. Do the review, grafs will waive the basic flat rate shipping on your next order. Not quite no-hazmat, but $12 is $12

 

[TransYank]

Yes, I use it all the time. I shoot original double barrel shotguns build in the 1860's. I Use there 1F to keep pressures low and not damage these old guns I have Three 12 ga. and one 13ga. kill a lot of small game here in Virginia. Will be ordering soon as they get back in stock..

 

[Nimrodder]

Graff and Sons currently has free shipping when you spend $75 and free hazmat when you spend $150. Good until the 19th.

https://www.grafs.com/

 

[deermanok]

That's a good deal. Wished I needed powder but I'm set for quite a while.

 

[PNWtrekker]

Thanks Nimrodder. I just bought 5#. Although, I chickened out and bought the Swiss.

 

[Nimrodder]

I'd bought the Swiss too.

 

[smokepolehall]

Geez y'all just be scared. I have 6 lbs. of the Graf's Holy Blk, its better n faster than Goex. I use to claim no to it until i got it n shot it. Yes Swiss is a bit better grade n some faster than Graf's/Schuetzen. Swiss is the best, then its a toss up between OLD'En's n Graf's/Schuetzen. Goex will come in last on what i have shot. There be other older powders but they were not as good as Goex n so i would not even buy them.

 

[Ernbar]

Anybody use the Graf Classic? I was thinking of buying some 2F when my Swiss runs out.

I do. It’s really Schuetzen powder and at $22 a container it’s a steal. I just got in an order from them and of course the free hazmat was offered days after my order arrived. Still way cheaper than paying $38 a container at the only shop in my area.

 

[deermanok]

I've got several pounds of Goex 3f that's probably 15 or more years old. I still shoot it on occasion just to burn it. Still goes boom every time.

 

[Hanshi]

I bought 6 lbs of Graf's just before the price hits and shortages and haven't opened a can yet. There already were a few pounds of Goex and JBP in my bunker and the little shooting I've managed since was with Goex. It may be a while before I need to touch the Graf's. I have no problem with Goex or JBP and the performance in my sidelocks lacks nothing.

 

[SqdnGunny]

Took advantage of the Free Shipping and NO HAZMAT, picked up some Graf 2F and White Hots.

 

[CVA Fanboy]

Drove 76 miles one way on the search of Graf, GoEx, Swiss Graf is good as the others cut my teeth on it...However whenever at Wally World, Rural King, TSC I grab a pound of Pyrodex. Save myself the hunt of Dicks, Cabelas, BassPro which black powder is usually $10 to $15 bucks more. Eh Pyrodex saves me road rage, Gas and is cheaper, huh me it is a no brainer.