This is a great book with tons of useful information. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or its substitute. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or any black powder substitute. 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. Uberti black powder revolvers are exact replicas of their famous predecessors and are built to perform reliably and safely with modern black powder loads. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. Black powder cartridge loading manual can anyone recommend a reloading manual for black powder cartridges i can buy. 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. Also listed were a solid brass shell for use with smokeless powder with remingtontype 57 primers and a berdantype solid shell for use with black or smokeless powder and berdan primers.
Do not use steel shot in any of the shotshell loads listed in this guide. It should be required reading fot anyone interested in blackpowder shooting. Never smoke while loading, shooting or handling black powder propellent. Black powder cartridge reloading primer 9th edition by. Be sure to read all our safety instructions before you begin reloading. Never charge a muzzleloader directly from the powder flask. Flintlock and caplock how they work black powder loads and specifications shooting tipsround ball and conicals basics of bullet casting disassembly. Black powder, also known as gunpowder, is an explosive that has been around, literally, for centuries. Shop online for black powder guns and supplies at hinterland outfitters, including black powder rifles, pistols, revolvers and bullets. Owners manuals for knight rifles made after 2011 can be ordered by calling our customer service team at 18665184181 or emailing us here.
If you like speed with your steel shot, this is the manual for you. Use of safety glasses while reloading is recmmended. The complete blackpowder handbook 5th edition pageperfect. Loading data for muzzle loading firearms using swiss black powder. Flintlock and caplock how they work black powder loads and specifications shooting tipsround ball and corneals basics of bullet casting. 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. 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. 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.
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. The reloading of ammunition entails components from. Use an adjustable powder measure of nonsparking brass for a safe and accurate charge measurement. Neverguessat any load, powder charge or primersize,andalwaysconsulta reputableandupdatedhandbook. Top five reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. I specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. Lyman black powder instructions manual user manuals. All new 2nd edition, the worlds foremost black powder manual. It contains much more information needed by black powder shooters.
Always be certain that the ball is seated firmly against the powder. I would also be interested in any old books or info. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. 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. Black powder is measured by volumn and not weight, but it is close 1%2% difference with goex powder. One year limited warranty introduction preparation before. Hodgdon, imr, and winchester smokeless propellants. Primer oal inches charge weight grains velocity fps velocity standard deviation pressure psi load density 1 indicates maximum load 2 dacron. Use of smokeless powder in any muzzleloader revolver will result in. Cleaning and maintenance 1 black powder fouling is extremely corrosive and can rust the barrel and cylinder in a short time.
Subscribe to the lyman newsletter to receive timely updates from your favorite products. There are a large number of black powders on the market, of which we stock a variety. Loads shown below are from lymans black powder handbook by kenneth ramage, editor. 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. Knight owners manuals for muzzleloader rifles knight rifles. All black powder guns must be thoroughly cleaned after firing is completed. Black powder, gun powder, lift powder, grain powder, and meal powder are basically all the same material.
The gun digest blackpowder loading manual fourth edition. Very good manual chocked full of great black powder information very useful load fate for iconic cartridges such as. Sep 19, 2014 pietta black powder pistol loads whats load does pietta recommend for my black powder pistol. Discover which powder corresponds to which rifle or revolver vectan. Data is listed for most popular rifle, pistol, and shotshell cartridges. And before someone says something, yes, im aware that app is a substitute and not real holy black. 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. Black powder guns for sale muzzleloading rifles, revolvers. Users guide for black powder products this booklet contains important howto information on the use and maintenance of black powder products and accessories including. And one doesnt know if ones powder is good until one has tested it. 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. Load data for metallic cartridge loads caliber weight note type bullet mfg dia.
Load data for muzzleloader rifles 1 volumetric units measured with a standard black powder measure, or blackhorn 209 graduated charge tube. 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. 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. Never under any circumstances attempt to use smokeless powder or a mixture of black powder and smokeless powder. Hodgdon reloading data rocky mountain reloading nosler load data alliant. Follow the recommended load data charts in this instruction manual and do not exceed the. 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. Black powder the basis for many things in the pyro hobby can be made in many, many different ways. Read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before using this firearm.
Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. In addition, the different common names for black powder are sometimes confusing and are certainly varied. Use the search engine below choose your type of weapon. Before loading the firearm, you need to make sure that the gun is clean and in proper working order.
Have a look at the manual lyman black powder instructions manual online for free. Any gap between the projectile and powder charge could. 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. Three powder reloading manuals in one reload data from three powder companies is included in this one reloading manual. The following tables are meant to be an indication as to which powders may be used in particular guns. Shop today for the best deals on black powder loading supplies at. Use of any other propellent will result in serious injury to the shooter and damage to the firearm.
Alliant offers free 2010 reloaders guide pdf or print. Use individual charges from a powder measure when loading your gun. 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 aid users in their choice of powder, the following tables have been prepared. Technically, black powder burns by a process known as deflagration. Shop cabela s collection of black powder guns and black powder shooting supplies, featuring powder rifles, pistols, bullets and loading accessories. 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. 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. Recordall thedatafor thenext sessionat theloading bench. Muzzleloader, sam fadala to produce the most comprehensive black powder manual available.
Accurate shotshell, bullet and ammo reloading manuals for load data enthusiasts. This is one of the most commonly asked questions by black powder revolver owners. The manual is well planned, referenced and provides a progressive experience in the use and feeding of. Muzzleloaders muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloader optics, muzzloading accessories blackpowder rifles, blackpowder guns in season special buys on muzzleloading rifles, big disounts on optics, bargain bin accessories. Reloading guide to provide handloaders with current data for accurate powders. Here is some useful information that should help you begin the process of finding the right load for your pistol.
Sam lives in casper, wyoming with his wife and four children, and has enjoyed many hours of shooting blackpowder firearms, as well as hunting both large and small game over much of the west. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. 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. Powder needs to be stored in original containers only, when not in use. The gun digest blackpowder loading manual the gun digest book of firearms. 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. An electronic device used to measure the weight of powder in grains or grams.
Drop tables for cast bullets will put you on target at long range. There youll find hundreds of recipes for rifle loads, pistol loads, and shotshell loads. Black powder 1 black powder is the only safe propellant for use in any muzzle loading firearm. Never use smokeless powder in firearms designed for black powder. Knight owners manuals for any knight rifle that was manufactured before 2011 can be obtained by calling 2562608950, ext. Mar 05, 2017 heres my box full of stuff i use to load my black powder guns. Reloading guide for centre fire ammunition was created as manual for reloading. Fadala is a recognized expert in the area of black powder shooting sports. This collection of owners manuals is provided for your convenience, offering detailed information about use and care of thompsoncenter arms brand firearms. For the most comprehensive up to date reload data, including the most recent new caliber. Get ready to take your best shot with black powder loading accessories, including black powder loadings flasks and black powder loading kits, from cabelas. We stock a full range of muzzleloading supplies, including bullet starters, cappers, cleaning gear, flasks, and more. How to load a black powder revolver with pictures wikihow. He is the author of more than 20 books, including the complete black powder handbook.
Be certain the projectile is seated firmly against the powder charge. Smokeless propellant powders produce significantly greater pressures than black powder. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Powder left in the reloaders powder measure hoppers for extended periods, overnight or several days, should be avoided. Contains over 25 loads with velocities greater than 1537 fps. Numerous modern smokeless powders are double base in construction, containing both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine. Black powder cartridge loading manual i specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. Lyman black powder handbook and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The gun digest blackpowder loading manual the gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly. 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. By staying 5 % below the maximum powder charge weight, pressures will be reduced by.
Mathews book on black powder cartridge rille loading and perhaps the paper. The key advantages of ball powder propellant include. General hints a firearm is a sport and law enforcement tool capable of injuring and killing. Includes thousands of pressure tested loads for rifles, handguns and shotguns. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs on his shelf.