Pyrodex

[tidbit]

Guys, ran across some old PYRODEX pwd
Frim 94/95..do you think i can shoot it in a TC Triumph?
Thx
Tidbit

 

[GUN NUT]

Try it . Should be OK

 

[Splitear]

Id say you’ll be just fine.

 

[tidbit]

Would you say: 90 grns behind a 420 NE bullet would be good?

 

[Nimrodder]

You'll probably get better accuracy with 70 or 80 grains.

 

[MeatMachine]

If the container was sealed up tight it should be fine.

 

[Squint]

I have some pyrodex from about 1995 that I tried about two years ago and worked just fine. I didn't chronograph anything for speed but it sounded alright and if I get a chance this summer I will chronograph it as I want to work out some new loads anyway. I was comparing it to 777 and it didn't seem a whole lot different on what little shooting I did with it.
Squint

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

Yep.
My Triumph shoots it vey well.

 

[jd24.5.48]

You should be fine as long as it's RS and it's sealed. I shot pyrodex rs for years and never had any problems with it. Just the dreaded crud ring after a few shots!

 

[CVA Fanboy]

I know Pyrodex get a bad rep. It is all I use in my percussion's I keep it dry inside throw some of the silica dry packets in it does just fine by me. I know for flash pans does not ignite and gums up flash holes. I am a percussion and in line nut

 

[edmehlig]

I’ve used Pryodex P for years with my White ML’s with no issues and great accuracy. I just didn’t like how oily the powder residue was. On the positive side I could shoot as many times that I wanted without having to swab the bore.

 

[1874sharpsshooter]

If in doubt or if its been open I run my for a while in my dehydrator to make sure it is good and dry . Used really old powder that way before

 

[sbuff]

Just clean it good when done ...