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Thread: Speaking of black, anyone heard a peep out of Estes/Goex lately?

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    Speaking of black, anyone heard a peep out of Estes/Goex lately?

    The Web site reads like they are in full production and distribution, but I haven't heard of any actual powder sightings.

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    They will be shipping regular Goex about any time now. Olde Eynsford will be along in a couple of months. They will be using the same dealers/distributors.
    That's per the chairman of Estes a couple of weeks ago.
    Long range rules, the rest drool.

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    Thanks Don. I had missed that statement.

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    He told me that in a pm conversation on another forum. But he did elude to it in posts he made on that forum under the topic about Goex powder.
    Patience and perseverance I suppose.
    Long range rules, the rest drool.

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    Just as long as they are on track -- and we are all keeping the faith. Everyone wants them to succeed.

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    Very good! I had thought Hodgon drops making black for good, can someone enlighten us just what is happening there? is another company picking it up; what gives, from a guy who is not informed..

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    Quote Originally Posted by gc45 View Post
    Very good! I had thought Hodgon drops making black for good, can someone enlighten us just what is happening there? is another company picking it up; what gives, from a guy who is not informed..
    Hodgdon sold Goex to Estes Rocketry about 2 years ago. Goex has always been slated for "early 2023" for shipping. All seems to have gone according to plan. I'm excited.

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    Email from Buffalo Arms is taking orders for Jun/Jul expected delivery.

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    I spoke with a Master Distributor today and he is expecting a shipment in June.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Bohannon View Post
    Email from Buffalo Arms is taking orders for Jun/Jul expected delivery.
    I got the same e-mail. Looking forward to the e-mail announcing the return of Olde Eynsford.

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    Last edited by Dave T; 04-28-2023 at 11:45 AM.

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    Me too. Schuetzen is dry as a bone. Hope for the same quality?!

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    After it is produced, it will take a little time for it to work it’s way down through the distribution chains.

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    Easily the most discussed topic on the interwebs

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    Quote Originally Posted by freakonaleash View Post
    Easily the most discussed topic on the interwebs
    It seems black powder is still needed in various military stuff...

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-u-s...oblem-6e1a1049
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    That WSJ article is pretty wild, and full of half truths. I wonder if the guy that penned that is the same one that said a few years ago the firearms industry was going belly up because new shooters weren't coming in and the older shooters didn't like the lightweight plastic stocked guns?
    It also doesn't mention there's only been one manufacturer of blackpowder in the US since the Hazard plant burnt to the ground over 100 years ago.
    Last edited by Don McDowell; 04-30-2023 at 10:39 AM.
    Long range rules, the rest drool.

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    Latest news I heard was late July/Aug for deliveries.
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    They are making powder now.

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    Is it out on the shelves?

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    Nope. Couple months probably.

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    Statement on the Maine Powder House Web site:
    6/8/2023 – Good evening! Dealers received an email from GOEX on their progress. The email wasn’t full of much information, other than to say GOEX is back in production, but are processing some government contracts first. No update on when they will start production on sporting powder, hoping they will give us an update by the end of the month.

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