I would also be interested in any old books or info. Powder left in the reloaders powder measure hoppers for extended periods, overnight or several days, should be. Good black powder needs good charcoal, so i have dedicated three chapters of this book to making charcoal good charcoal the type best suited for making black powder. Flintlock and caplock how they work black powder loads and specifications shooting tipsround ball and corneals basics of bullet casting. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. There youll find hundreds of recipes for rifle loads, pistol loads, and shotshell loads. Owners manuals for knight rifles made after 2011 can be ordered by calling our customer service team at 18665184181 or emailing us here.
Use of safety glasses while reloading is recmmended. Flintlock and caplock how they work black powder loads and specifications shooting tipsround ball and conicals basics of bullet casting disassembly. Discover which powder corresponds to which rifle or revolver vectan. Top five reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. All black powder guns must be thoroughly cleaned after firing is completed. This is one of the most commonly asked questions by black powder revolver owners. Numerous modern smokeless powders are double base in construction, containing both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine. In addition, the different common names for black powder are sometimes confusing and are certainly varied. Black powder guns for sale muzzleloading rifles, revolvers. If you like speed with your steel shot, this is the manual for you. This manual is entirely new, from the ground up, and includes thousands of pressure tested loads using goex and elephant black powders, pyrodex rs, select and p, and pyrodex pellets, along with a large assortment of round balls, conicals and sabots.
Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or its substitute. The complete blackpowder handbook is the place for the latest information on blackpowder traditional and inline guns, muzzleloaders and cartridge guns, as well as ballistics and techniques. Three powder reloading manuals in one reload data from three powder companies is included in this one reloading manual. Be sure to read all our safety instructions before you begin reloading.
There are a large number of black powders on the market, of which we stock a variety. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. To aid users in their choice of powder, the following tables have been prepared. Data is listed for most popular rifle, pistol, and shotshell cartridges. Use an adjustable powder measure of nonsparking brass for a safe and accurate charge measurement. Smokeless propellant powders produce significantly greater pressures than black powder. Alliant offers free 2010 reloaders guide pdf or print.
Any gap between the projectile and powder charge could. Use of any other propellent will result in serious injury to the shooter and damage to the firearm. Black powder cartridge loading manual can anyone recommend a reloading manual for black powder cartridges i can buy. Uberti black powder revolvers are exact replicas of their famous predecessors and are built to perform reliably and safely with modern black powder loads. Hodgdon reloading data rocky mountain reloading nosler load data alliant. Use individual charges from a powder measure when loading your gun.
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Allmetal shotshell reloading kits were available in 12 gauge. Powder left in the reloaders powder measure hoppers for extended periods, overnight or several days, should be avoided. This superb loading manual specializes in black powder cartridge data for popular and rare calibers, from 3240 to 50140, including sharps, remington and ballard cases. Cleaning and maintenance 1 black powder fouling is extremely corrosive and can rust the barrel and cylinder in a short time. Black powder 1 black powder is the only safe propellant for use in any muzzle loading firearm. It should be required reading fot anyone interested in blackpowder shooting. How to load a black powder revolver with pictures wikihow.
Mar 05, 2017 heres my box full of stuff i use to load my black powder guns. Table of contents page important safety instructions. There is also an equipment listing that puts you in the loop on where to find supplies for black powder reloading. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. Have a look at the manual lyman black powder instructions manual online for free. Very good manual chocked full of great black powder information very useful load fate for iconic cartridges such as. Full text of lyman blackpowder see other formats ly ma n users guide for black powder products this booklet contains important howto information on the use and maintenance of black powder products and accessories including. The gun digest blackpowder loading manual the gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly. Mathews book on black powder cartridge rille loading and perhaps the paper. Never smoke while loading, shooting or handling black powder propellent. Lyman black powder instructions manual user manuals.
Here is some useful information that should help you begin the process of finding the right load for your pistol. Primer oal inches charge weight grains velocity fps velocity standard deviation pressure psi load density 1 indicates maximum load 2 dacron. Shop online for black powder guns and supplies at hinterland outfitters, including black powder rifles, pistols, revolvers and bullets. Accurate shotshell, bullet and ammo reloading manuals for load data enthusiasts. Load data for muzzleloader rifles 1 volumetric units measured with a standard black powder measure, or blackhorn 209 graduated charge tube. Twentytwo different black powder cartridges are listed with specific sample loads that will get you on the road to optimum accuracy in your bpc rifle as well as ballistic charts for bullets from. For the most comprehensive up to date reload data, including the most recent new caliber. This collection of owners manuals is provided for your convenience, offering detailed information about use and care of thompsoncenter arms brand firearms.
Jan 12, 2010 january 12th, 2010 alliant offers free 2010 reloaders guide pdf or print you can quickly access loads for alliant powders via alliants online reloading guide. Whether you use a reloading manual or a digital reloading data tool, making sure you have accurate reloading data is essential for producing the best possible rounds. Users guide for black powder products this booklet contains important howto information on the use and maintenance of black powder products and accessories including. Also includes cleaning tips, maintenance instructions, tips on how to choose a muzzleloader as well as a special section by mike venturino on cowboy action. All new second edition, with the largest selection of loading data for black powder rifles, pistols, shotguns, and a section on cowboy action and black powder cartridge. Black powder or an approved black powder substitute such as pyrodex are the only propellant powders that are safe to use in a muzzleloading firearm. He is the author of more than 20 books, including the complete black powder handbook.
Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Powder needs to be stored in original containers only, when not in use. It contains much more information needed by black powder shooters. The gun digest blackpowder loading manual fourth edition.
Never charge a muzzleloader directly from the powder flask. Lyman black powder handbook and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reloading guide for centre fire ammunition was created as manual for reloading. Read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before using this firearm. This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc. Read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully and thoroughly before handling, loading or shooting this firearm instruction and safety manual for black powder muzzleloading revolvers and carbines piettaingl 6510 11052010 17. General hints a firearm is a sport and law enforcement tool capable of injuring and killing. Recordall thedatafor thenext sessionat theloading bench. By staying 5 % below the maximum powder charge weight, pressures will be reduced by. I specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to.
Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs on his shelf. All new 2nd edition, the worlds foremost black powder manual. Hodgdon, imr, and winchester smokeless propellants. Subscribe to the lyman newsletter to receive timely updates from your favorite products. Always be certain that the ball is seated firmly against the powder. Black powder cartridge reloading primer 9th edition by. Muzzleloader, sam fadala to produce the most comprehensive black powder manual available. A beam scale is a scale where markers, called poise, are moved along a weight graduated beam, as the pan is filled with powder, until the balance point is reached. Be certain the projectile is seated firmly against the powder charge. The complete blackpowder handbook 5th edition pageperfect. Black powder cartridge loading manual i specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. One year limited warranty introduction preparation before. Black powder the basis for many things in the pyro hobby can be made in many, many different ways. Neverguessat any load, powder charge or primersize,andalwaysconsulta reputableandupdatedhandbook.
Reloading guide to provide handloaders with current data for accurate powders. The pdf format also means that you can download whichever version you prefer to your computer or mobile device for offline access whenever you need it. Black powder, gun powder, lift powder, grain powder, and meal powder are basically all the same material. The exact origins of the formula are lost in time, but it is known that the chinese used black powder in weaponry at least 1,000 years ago. To access the owners manual for your firearms, please select from the drop down menu below, or locate your product on the traditions firearms site under muzzleloaders or shotguns and classic rifles. Loading data for muzzle loading firearms using swiss black powder. Get ready to take your best shot with black powder loading accessories, including black powder loadings flasks and black powder loading kits, from cabelas. An electronic device used to measure the weight of powder in grains or grams. Includes thousands of pressure tested loads for rifles, handguns and shotguns.
Knight owners manuals for any knight rifle that was manufactured before 2011 can be obtained by calling 2562608950, ext. Black powder, also known as gunpowder, is an explosive that has been around, literally, for centuries. How to make black powder and other explosives introduction black powder, also known as gunpowder, is an explosive that has been around, literally, for centuries. Load data for metallic cartridge loads caliber weight note type bullet mfg dia. Shop cabela s collection of black powder guns and black powder shooting supplies, featuring powder rifles, pistols, bullets and loading accessories.
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And before someone says something, yes, im aware that app is a substitute and not real holy black. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. Follow the recommended load data charts in this instruction manual and do not exceed the. We stock a full range of muzzleloading supplies, including bullet starters, cappers, cleaning gear, flasks, and more. This is a great book with tons of useful information. The key advantages of ball powder propellant include. Drop tables for cast bullets will put you on target at long range. The gun digest blackpowder loading manual the gun digest book of firearms. And one doesnt know if ones powder is good until one has tested it. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or any black powder substitute. Black powder is measured by volumn and not weight, but it is close 1%2% difference with goex powder.
Never under any circumstances attempt to use smokeless powder or a mixture of black powder and smokeless powder. Before loading the firearm, you need to make sure that the gun is clean and in proper working order. The following tables are meant to be an indication as to which powders may be used in particular guns. Use the search engine below choose your type of weapon. Modern black powder revolvers are loaded in the same basic way as their historical counterparts. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. Fadala is a recognized expert in the area of black powder shooting sports.