09 November 2005, 10:13
bull3540Experiance w/ pyrodex pistol pellets?
Found some while getting a new nipple wrench at Sportsmans Warehouse today, was wondering if anyone had any experience using them? I've got two '58 Remingtons propel some lead balls with these things, FYI.
10 November 2005, 01:55
300H&HBull,
I bought some for my dad's older model kodiak double rifle. You'd think there would be ignition problems and thus a shotgun primer, but they fire fine. I've never tried anything else. It regulates perfect with the pellets -- sometimes touching groups...
I wanted to try them in my Colt Walker, but I went with the non-corrosive (clean shot), and also I wish they had them in 50 gr. charges instead of 30... If they're non-corrosive I would try them and see what you think...
12 November 2005, 07:45
bull3540I'm kinda wondering why they can't make the pellets for muzzle loading rifles if they can make these for pistols. I found that 22 grains of pyrodex gave the best accurancy in my Uberti '58, so 30 grain pellets seem to be a near max load, and will no doubt be stout shooting.
19 November 2005, 17:38
bull3540Okay, back from a frustrating day at the range yesterday to getting ready for a CAS match this morning; I will NOT be using my cap and ball revolvers. Why? I only got one chamber in each pistol to go off; same ignition problems I had with granulated pyrodex. I'll be giving the rest of the pellets away, and switching to real black, as it always goes off when I drop the hammer.
20 November 2005, 19:43
bull3540Here's a thought, well, maybe a seizure, but here goes. Could the 30 grain pyrodex pellets be used in place of granulated black powder substitute in a .44 or .45 case with just a lubed bullet seated over it? Or possibly with a wonder wad and ball simply pressed over it, both for use in a cartridge revolver of course.