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    Sticky: Well, a 12 gauge shell uses around 85 grains of...

    Well, a 12 gauge shell uses around 85 grains of powder. An inline 50 cal uses 150 grains for a "Magnum" load. Many rifles use only 60 grains, and pistols 30 or less. So yeah, him blowing over 9000...
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    Sticky: Yeah, that's suspicious I'd say. Either he got...

    Yeah, that's suspicious I'd say. Either he got nervous about it and took it down, or the nannies did, I would say.

    It's curious that it was a ".pdf" file. Those are generally text files; not...
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    Sticky: I can't get that to connect or download, but...

    I can't get that to connect or download, but would like to see it. Help?

    Thanks,

    Vettepilot
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    Sticky: "I am from the government and I'm here to help...

    "I am from the government and I'm here to help you."

    Oh yeah...

    Face it guys, sooner or later our BP activities will be disallowed. Count on it. The government must protect us from ourselves....
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    Sticky: Hey, whatever works! As long as you get good...

    Hey, whatever works! As long as you get good powder in the end, which you obviously do. I have made so many of my own tools in my life, and saved a fortune.

    Vettepilot
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    Sticky: Definitely. I also find that gently running...

    Definitely.

    I also find that gently running your fingers back and forth moving/spreading the powder repeatedly over the screen to be a big help instead of just shaking only.

    Sometimes this...
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    Sticky: I like your screening setup, and will likely do...

    I like your screening setup, and will likely do something like it.

    My vibratory tumbler broke the center out. I repaired it, but now I'm leary of using it like your setup. However, I just scored...
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    Sticky: @IndianJoe: Thanks! I thought it was somewhat...

    @IndianJoe:

    Thanks! I thought it was somewhat funny, while basically being accurate too.

    My daughter has always liked the older cartoons too. (Thank god!) The new ones are dreadful. Sponge...
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    Sticky: @ MAKE MINE A 10mm: Do try the "Tree of...

    @ MAKE MINE A 10mm:

    Do try the "Tree of Paradise". I've always heard of it making very good powder. Yes, it is disliked because it is considered an invasive species and is often subject to...
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    Sticky: Yeah, I tried Mesquite out too as I've got a ton...

    Yeah, I tried Mesquite out too as I've got a ton of it. No good. It went off just fine, but as you say; slow and dirty.

    I imagined Wiley Coyote using my "Acme" instructions and making BP in his...
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    Sticky: ACME BLACK POWDER INSTRUCTIONS INGREDIENTS: ...

    ACME BLACK POWDER INSTRUCTIONS

    INGREDIENTS:

    1. Pure potassium nitrate milled very fine. - 75%
    2. Pure sulphur milled very fine. - 10%
    3. Charcoal milled very fine. - 15%
    A. Black...
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    Sticky: Yep. I've seen numerous tests where black powder...

    Yep. I've seen numerous tests where black powder would not light with an electrical spark. Then, of course, Remington fought the problem with smokeless too. They finally solved it after a fashion,...
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    Sticky: You might find that it is very difficult to set...

    You might find that it is very difficult to set off powder with an electrical spark if that's what you're thinking with the barbeque lighter LAGS. Many people have, including Remington.

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    Sticky: Yeah, I have a little "Factory" that I'll save...

    Yeah, I have a little "Factory" that I'll save for comparisons. That's the last I'll ever buy thanks to this forum thread. Thank you to all whom have contributed to this super thread!

    Re--> caps...
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    Sticky: Well, all of us here know what it costs to...

    Well, all of us here know what it costs to actually make, so at the current going price, they're making a fortune making it... (I haven't seen current pricing, but last I knew it was 20$ + per lb.)...
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    Sticky: I've read that glazing and/or graphiting can seal...

    I've read that glazing and/or graphiting can seal in moisture, so I would do the drying before the glazing. Just a thought.

    Yep, there's a reason for the age-old, famous saying; "Keep yer powder...
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    Sticky: Speaking of ingredients, their prep, etc., I use...

    Speaking of ingredients, their prep, etc., I use a smallish coffee grinder to mill my KNO3 and charcoal to airfloat before using. I've been using cedar shavings pet bedding to make charcoal, and...
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    Sticky: Yeah, I don't think Dextrin nor MGRS (rice...

    Yeah, I don't think Dextrin nor MGRS (rice starch) will activate with pure alcohol. Improper chemistry.

    I LOVE how well the rice starch works, and it's cheap too! Actually, it works really well...
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    Sticky: But balsa is very expensive. You might try to...

    But balsa is very expensive.

    You might try to find Black Willow, Tree of Heaven, Palownia, Sassafras, Alder Buckthorn, etc. Hopefully one or more of those is available in your area.

    Also, you...
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    Sticky: Your weight is 10% under Goex. Your velocity...

    Your weight is 10% under Goex.

    Your velocity is 13% under Goex.

    Coincidence? No.

    Adjust your charge up a bit, and have at it. Good to go...

    And a 3 1/2" barrel is really short to get...
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    Sticky: Hmmm... no sense of humor here. Oh well, I...

    Hmmm... no sense of humor here.

    Oh well, I like the Acme Powder instructions, and a bit of levity now and again.

    Yes, the Mad Monk material is quite interesting.

    Vettepilot
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    Sticky: Acme black powder making instructions

    Yep!

    Well, don't want my great instructions to get lost too. I put too dam much work into them. So, for posterity:

    ACME BLACK POWDER MAKING INSTRUCTIONS

    INGREDIENTS:

    1. Pure potassium...
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    Sticky: We've all come a really long way here, haven't...

    We've all come a really long way here, haven't we? This is the most productive, interesting forum thread I've ever seen.

    Great job everyone!

    Vettepilot
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    Sticky: Ok, thanks Almar. If I recall correctly, that's...

    Ok, thanks Almar. If I recall correctly, that's exactly when you started getting higher densities; when you started your low and slow charcoal cooking.

    I still would like to build an electric...
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    Sticky: Hey there Almar. So, how much water/moisture do...

    Hey there Almar. So, how much water/moisture do you add before pressing, and how does the weight thereof figure into your weight and density calcs?

    I think you have a good method going. Going by...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check