Changing powders-what to expect?

[wtnhunt]

Had been shooting pyrodex rs, 120 grains loose powder from my black diamond. Bought some amrican pioneer powder the otehr day to give a try. Was thinkig I would start at 100 grains and work my loads up from there in 5 grain increments until I find the optimum load. My question is if the ffg's are the same, shoud performance be similar with equal amount of powder?

[WABS]

Sounds like plan - I think you're going to have to shoot it see if there is any difference.

[RandyWakeman]

2006 Black Powder Substitute Roundup

Velocities will be somewhat lower.

[wtnhunt]

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2006 Black Powder Substitute Roundup

Velocities will be somewhat lower.

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Thanks for the link. After reading that, I hope I didnt just waste 20 some odd dollars on this powder.

[Gator]

I am checking that link out to, thanks.

Just read through that, and I agree that the FFG in APP is BIG!!! I can't get it through my flask. Think i MAY GO GET SOME 777

[RangerClay]

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2006 Black Powder Substitute Roundup

Velocities will be somewhat lower.

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That is great reading Randy! Thanks!!

[David_218]

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Had been shooting pyrodex rs, 120 grains loose powder from my black diamond. Bought some amrican pioneer powder the otehr day to give a try. Was thinkig I would start at 100 grains and work my loads up from there in 5 grain increments until I find the optimum load. My question is if the ffg's are the same, shoud performance be similar with equal amount of powder?

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I'd would start out using 90 grain (Volume) and go from there. I've never used amrican pioneer powder, but I think it is very similar to "777" powder which is a little hotter than pyrodex powder.