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Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but it looks like this section gets a lot of traffic and I'd like as many replies as possible.
Since I'm having difficultly getting real Black Powder, not substitutes, where I live, nor do I wish to pay $30 for a pound, I've been looking into making my own. That way I can not only shoot real BP, but I can do it quite inexpensively.
I've watched some youtube videos, done some reading, I know what amounts of Potassium Nitrite, Sulfur, and charcoal I need and how to mix them, but how can I make different grain sizes? Currently I'm just looking to make 3F, but in the future there are guns I have a desire to own and shoot that would require 1F and 2F powder.
While I've watched and read some media on making black powder, I appreciate any and all comments, tips, advice, and hints from those who have or do make their own.
PS, I don't live in the People's Republic of Mass, so I'm in the clear to do this legally.
Since I'm having difficultly getting real Black Powder, not substitutes, where I live, nor do I wish to pay $30 for a pound, I've been looking into making my own. That way I can not only shoot real BP, but I can do it quite inexpensively.
I've watched some youtube videos, done some reading, I know what amounts of Potassium Nitrite, Sulfur, and charcoal I need and how to mix them, but how can I make different grain sizes? Currently I'm just looking to make 3F, but in the future there are guns I have a desire to own and shoot that would require 1F and 2F powder.
While I've watched and read some media on making black powder, I appreciate any and all comments, tips, advice, and hints from those who have or do make their own.
PS, I don't live in the People's Republic of Mass, so I'm in the clear to do this legally.