Is Pyrodex Black Powder?

NO!
Black Powder is listed as a Class A explosive, Pyrodex is a Class B Solid propellant.
Pyro has more energy per grain than BP, and is NOT loaded weight for weight with BP.
Pyro burns a little cleaner than BP, which means you can get a few more shots off between cleanings.

There's a LOT more I could get into about the differences, but I'll leave it to one of the other 10 or 12 frontstuffers we have here on the board.;)
 
If you like the smell of dirty socks, shoot Pyrodex. If you prefer the smell of rotten eggs (sulphur), shoot black powder. Personally, I like the eggs better.
 
Pyrodex was developed in the early 1970's to negate some of the dangerous features of black powder, esp. black powder's propensity to ignite and explode unless it is treated with respect in regard to proper handling. It is interchangeable with black on a volume to volume basis, not on a weight basis. Because it is harder to ignite than black, pyrodex is best suited to percussion and cartridge weapons. It requires thorough clean-up as it is in my opinion more corrosive than black.

Just what pyrodex is, I don't know and I don't know if that is still a secret.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top