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45 Colt Pyrodex loads
45 Colt Pyrodex loads
Took the BB to the desert yesterday with some 250 gr bullets and case’s topped off with Pyrodex. So much fun to shoot, but not as much fun to clean up. Used Ballistol and Birchwood Gun Scrubber, running patch after patch; nope, still dirty. Eventually, I remembered that Windex worked when I was shooting black powder, so sprayed some on a couple of patches, and like magic I had a shiny, squeaky clean bore. If I can remember this solution to cleaning Pyrodex, I will be happy to load some more of that fun and smoky propellant.
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Re: 45 Colt Pyrodex loads
Yes Pyrodex is a PIA to clean up.
I Never shoot it in modern firearms, don't even like shooting it in reg. bp arms but I do occasionally.
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
RP
I Never shoot it in modern firearms, don't even like shooting it in reg. bp arms but I do occasionally.
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
RP
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Re: 45 Colt Pyrodex loads
Why not use the real stuff if your gonna do the black powder thing
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Re: 45 Colt Pyrodex loads
And No where near as corrosive.
RP
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Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
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Re: 45 Colt Pyrodex loads
Don't like Pyrodex at all. I tried it once in my muzzleloader and it made a mess. I always cleaned with hot soapy water and then rinse with just hot water. That cleans it up fastest.
Paul
Paul
Re: 45 Colt Pyrodex loads
Did you use a black powder lube on your bullets?