Introduction to metallic cartridge reloading ssusa. To make a pain bomb you simply need a metal pain can with a. It has no application in thompsoncenter muzzleloading firearms. Black powder cartridge loading manual can anyone recommend a reloading manual for black powder cartridges i can buy. These 30 grain volume pellets are intended for use in 44 or 45 caliber cap and ball revolvers. Pyrodex p compares to 3f black powder on a particle size basis. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and. Full text of the anarchist cookbook internet archive. Pyrodex may not be black powder, but it is certainly a relative which shares many of the same characteristics. Bp and subs cartridge loading for cas david scott harper.
Primer oal inches charge weight grains velocity fps velocity standard deviation pressure psi load density 1 indicates maximum load 2 dacron. This is the area for general forum help, info, member prayers and board updates. Model p4550 this pyrodex pellet is designed for use in 45 caliber, inline rifles, that take muzzleloading and black powder cartridges. How to reload a metallic cartridge with pictures wikihow. Fill the cartridge with black powder and pack it in there real good by tapping the bottom. Sure would be cleaner burning than black powder or pyrodex. There are a limited number of basic steps involved once you select the cartridge you want to load there are more and more precise. There are a limited number of basic steps involved once you select the cartridge you want to load there. This is not be the case with cartridges for magazine fed rifles where crimping would be. Select has duly become a favorite among many black powder cartridge shooters because of its exceptional consistency. Never allow an air space in any cartridge loaded with pyrodex. Metal spoons wont spoil the reaction, but it may spoil the spoon.
It has a wide application of uses and is the most versatile powder in. Hodgdon pyrodex powder a propellant designed for use in muzzleloading and black powder cartridge arms, hodgdon pyrodex powder burns cleaner and produces less fowling than black powder. Pyrodex p is intended to be a direct replacement for fffg black powder when measured volumetrically using a black powder measure. As ammunition prices go up, if they ever get to 12 bucks a round like they are in the middle east, it. Pyrodex powder is a powerful and super efficient black powder substitute. The primary use of this pistol powder is for muzzleloading pistols, as well as ball and cap revolvers. The 50 grain pyrodex load is equal to about 60 of ffg bp, less than 2. New members please check in here for helpful hints. I dont plan to do this at this time, i just want to know, is it possible to reload a metallic brass cartridge with black powder. These loads were fired from my uberti 1885, an original trapdoor 1879 and a pedersoli sharps. Reloading cartridges with triple seven and pyrodex granular powder. Black powder substitutes offer a number of advantages over black powder, primarily including reduced sensitivity as an explosive and increased efficiency. This course is eight hours in length and is conducted in a classroom. Like all grades of pyrodex, it burns cleaner and produces less fouling than blackpowder.
The good part is that t7, 2f will measure through my rcbs. Reloading courses are approximately nine hours long and cover almost everything you need to began reloading in safety. Rs compares to 2f black powder on a particle size basis. The principal uses for pyrodex p are in muzzleloading pistols, cap and ball revolvers, and in small bore, muzzleloading rifles. I do not need to crimp the bullet in the finished cartridge because my sharps is a singleshot and i do not have to be concerned with having recoil affect bullet location in cartridges in a magazine. Reloading 12ga with pyrodex black powder in the field. Trimming metallic cartridge cases with a case trimmer is necessary because. You want to compress your load about a 110 of an inch with either bp or pyrodex.
His explanations of case design and what takes place from the primers ignition to the bullets exit is outstanding. This lube cake burns as the cartridge fires, and leaves the bp residues soft and is cleaned out by the next bullet. Reloading with pyrodex and triple 7 shooters report. Hi,guys and gals if anyone is interested in a metallic cartridge reloading course in the milford area i have two dates set,sunday january 17,and 24th, reloading. Select is an enhancement of our rs grade of pyrodex. Nov 24, 2011 reloading 12ga with pyrodex black powder in the field. That means the new cartridge working oal length no longer the maximum cartridge length to shoot for is 3. Black powder and substitutes when the hunt is calling, your black powder rifle demands you answer with the best supplies in the field. Were shooters who turned our hobby into a business in 1985. Chrome, edge, explorer, firefox, nokia mobilepcload internet care. Pyrodex is less sensitive to ignition than black powder, and uses the same shipping and storage guidelines as smokeless powder.
You must agree to the terms below before continuing. A reloading press is the basic tool used to reload both centerfire metallic rifle or pistol and shotshell ammunition. Mic emphasizes safety throughout the book as it pertains. The best metallic cartridges for reloading by chuck hawks. It has a wide application of uses and is the most versatile powder in the pyrodex line. Rs compares to 2f blackpowder on a particle size basis. First chronograph screen was 10 feet from the muzzle. Pyrodex rs 1 lb by hodgdon reloading and shooting supplies. While researching 4570 loads i tried 5 varieties of holy black, dupont bulk smokless and yes pyrodex in the 4570. I prime my shells just prior to reloading using a rcbs priming tool. Has also become a favorite among many blackpowder cartridge shooters because of its exceptional consistency. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined below. P is also useful as a priming charge in guns which have a tortuous or fouled ignition channel or other ignition problems. Reloading done properly is safe, efficient, economical, and most would say, a lot of fun.
These 30 grain volume pellets are intended for use in. Pyrodex rs black powder substitute 1 lb can muzzle. This pocket can be filled with black powder, pyrodex, flash powder, gunpowder. This particular powder replaces fffg black powder when it is measured volumetrically using a measure specifically for black powder.
Sep 07, 20 mcpherson more than covers the basics of reloading the metallic cartridge case and goes into detail on many aspects not covered by other authors in other reloading books. Recobs target shop pyrodex archives recobs target shop. The basic steps of metallic cartridge reloading including a resizing the case, b removing the spent primer decapping, c expanding the inside of the neck to the proper diameter, d slightly belling the case mouth to more easily accept the bullet done primarily with handgun cartridge cases, e priming the case, f charging the case with powder and g seating the bullet. Or, you could jump over to the reloading forum and learn how to reload your own. Pyrodex p pistol is made for use in all pistols and smaller bore rifles. Fill the cartridge with black powder and pack it in there real good by tapping the. Hodgdons pyrodex was the first widely available substitute on the market. Basic metallic cartridge reloading for those who want to learn how to load for rifles and handguns.
We saw the need for someone to specialize in supplies for the local trap, skeet, sporting clays and other target shooters in the central wisconsin area. Mcpherson more than covers the basics of reloading the metallic cartridge case and goes into detail on many aspects not covered by other authors in other reloading books. Aug 24, 2017 reloading done properly is safe, efficient, economical, and most would say, a lot of fun. My reloading process starts with laying out all of the required items and tools. Several things are known to affect the accuracy of bp cartridge reloading, and they are. For reference, a standard 12 gauge load is 2 34 3 drams. Mar 24, 2008 metallic cartridge reloading w black powder. Metallic cartridge reloading gat daily guns ammo tactical. All bullets were from lachmiller 454255 lc mould similar to the original.
Pyrodex powder comes in a resealable one pound bottle, in three distinct granulation types. These were first used by bookies many years ago as a way of. Principal uses for pyrodex p are in muzzleloading pistols, cap and ball revolvers, and in small bore, muzzleloading rifles. Whether its traditional gunpowder for increased accuracy or pellets for faster loading speed, powder valley is your complete source for the high quality propellant your weapon requires. Hodgdon says not to use this powder in a regular automatic powder measure. Theres a interesting thread on it shellholder hand priming 16 gauge magtech brass hulls. The 50 grain pyrodex load is equal to about 60 of ffg bp, less than 2 12 dramsa light load. Reloading smokless cartridges with pyrodex or black powder. Starley warwickshire rfd 156 oak house,birmingham road,warwick. I have quantities of goex and pyrodex and tend to use pyrodex the most as its supply is guaranteed where i live. Pyrodex, a modern black powder substitute for muzzleloading rifles, in ffg rs size a black powder substitute is a replacement for black powder used in muzzleloading and cartridge firearms. The loading density must be 100% by light compression.
I am a stickler on cleaning and have gotten comparable performance from pyrodex in my percussion gun. Recobs target shop is a small but growing family business. Teaches beginning reloaders the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges. As ammunition prices go up, if they ever get to 12 bucks a round like they are in the middle east, it might be necessary to improvise components. Pyrodex rs or rifle shotgun can be used in all calibers of percussion muzzleloading rifles and shotguns. Both triple seven and pyrodex, direct replacements for conventional black powder, can be used to reload brass cartridge cases. The procedure is as simple as the sea is salt and you can use a powder measure designed for smokeless powders. If youre not into reloading, rst makes low pressure nitro shells that would be safe in your gun. Alex boughamer suggested this topic for an article in an email, as he was interested is buying rifles now, but planning to reload in the future. Scrape a lot of match powder into a bowl use a wooden scraper, metal might spark. You will have to use up the cartridge first by either shooting it or whatever.
Ammunition reloading can be dangerous if done im properly and should not be attempted. I specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. For the carbines, i suggest 50 grs of pyrodex and one wonder wad with a 300 gr hard cast bullet. If this is a brass framed pistol 1215 grains is the manufactures recommended loading, higher charges will damage the frame.
Page numbers refer to the nra guide to reloading student handbook. It is listed here simply for identification purposes. Model rp4430 pyrodex pistol pellets are designed to work in 4445 caliber cap and ball revolvers. I dont care much for pyrodex pellets, they cost far more per shot and you cant tailor the load to your gun and breaking one in half wont be an accurate measure, you cant be accurate with loadings that arent consistant. When loading with a singlestage press, charge a complete case trays worth of cartridge cases. Handgun cartridges, on the other hand, are often easily double charged. For target use, the pyrodex select is simply the best of the best. Oddly enough, magnum rifle cases are usually at the least risk, since they use slowburning propellants that just barely fill the available space. I have also shot a mauser c96 with triple seven loads, and. Pyrodex rs can be used in all calibers of percussion muzzleloading rifles and shotguns while pyrodex p can be used in muzzleloading pistols, cap and ball. Pyrodex ctg for black powder cartridges thompson center. The principle use for pyrodex p is in all pistols and in smaller bore rifles.
This covers the basic steps for reloading metallic cartridges, a good way to save money or shoot more for the same price, and to manufacture highend ammunition. With modern cases we cant duplicate, but we can come close with 60 grains of any of the three grades, pyrodex select, rs, or ctg and one oxyoke. It will be possible to shoot twice as much for the same ammount of money. Metallic cartridge reloading paperback december 1, 1996 by m. Pyrodex p pistol powder pyrodex p is intended to be a direct replacement for fffg blackpowder, when measured volumetrically using a black powder measure. Mail order hunting and shooting accessories, reloading, optics and firearms. Do not be intimidated by seeing cartridge load specification measurements listed to the hundredth or thousandth of an inch. So you have to pay close attention to what they tell you, with their cartridge reloading chart for it. The black powder categories in cowboy action shooting have been exploding of late, partly due to the fact that sass discovered spectators like it, and it plays well on tv, and partly due to the advent of black powder substitutes, powders that load like bp volume for volume and smoke like bp some smoke more, but dont smell like sulfur and clean up easily, load easier, and dont face the. I have shot 50 shots without having to wipe the bore out, and every shell went right in, and accuracy was top notch.
Filling the cases with powder for the werder carbine is a problem as the amount has to be very precise, combined with the cardboard checks and the grease behind the bullet. To further complicate matters, the new gm cars employ metal shields to make the use of a. Mendon conservation reloading 4570 shells with pyrodex. I agreed that the subject might be of interest to other guns and shooting online readers and potential reloaders. P is also useful as a priming charge in guns that exhibit a.
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