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Old 03-24-2021, 06:48 AM   #6
phiwum
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Boston area
Default Re: No wonder the guns blow up

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Originally Posted by DeadParrot View Post
For a point of reference, I use 90 grains of black powder substitute(Pyrodex) in my modern muzzleloader behind a 250grain projectile. .45 cal bullet in a .50 cal sabot. 1/4 oz ~ 109 grains. Very effective combo for filling a freezer with venison. All three deer taken at about 100 yards.

I don't know if it is possible to put 3oz of powder into the barrel and still fit the bullet.
Maybe Cidri has not developed a funnel yet and 3oz. is used to overcome the anticipated spillage. That's pretty much how I cook.
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