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Pyrodex pellets in a revolver...any one use these?

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I was at the LGS a couple weeks back and they had a box of Pyrodex pellets, 30 grain for 44 cal revolvers. So I grabbed the last box. I figure I could leave these in the truck with a tin of caps and some lube. Then all I would need to do is grab a gun and go shooting.

I have never used a pellet in any gun so this is a first.

A question for you guys that have used them, do you put a wad between the pellet and the ball?

Anything else I should know.

Thanks
 
I've tried them. The few times I've shot them they always ignited with no problem. You can use a wad over them.

I don't like the idea of a powder charge that you can't adjust. I guess they can be a little more convenient, though I would add that at 30 grains these would not be recommended for use in a brass frame revolver.
 
One end of the pellet will have some blackpowder on it to help in light up I believe. Put a wad between the powder and ball, or lube over the ball. Relatively an expensive option over loose powder, but can work.
 
I was at the LGS a couple weeks back and they had a box of Pyrodex pellets, 30 grain for 44 cal revolvers. So I grabbed the last box. I figure I could leave these in the truck with a tin of caps and some lube. Then all I would need to do is grab a gun and go shooting.

I have never used a pellet in any gun so this is a first.

A question for you guys that have used them, do you put a wad between the pellet and the ball?

Anything else I should know.

Thanks

Yes, Tried them years ago when they came out just to see how they would work...Results compared to real blackpowder. Poor ignition with RWS or CCI caps leading to poor accuracy .Slow fires mostly. Needs a double cleaning to prevent rust. At the NMLRA championships I noticed a old guy using these for match shooting. After asking him about this pellet thing he said he was very happy with his results. Later, I mentioned this to two top level match shooters. One Joked. he would be happy to see all his competition use those pellets.The other laughed and added, The life time "Marksmans" (Lowest of the classes) love those things....Suggest returning those things to the store and getting some real blackpowder unless you don`t care to shoot better than a lifetime Marksman...
 
I haven’t used them, but have seen them used. Several times you could see a smoking/ smoldering chunk fly down range ten to fifteen yards and drop into the dried grass on the range. Shooting was stopped a few times to go out a locate the smoldering pellets and put out anything that may have started...
Not a fan.
 
I do NOT like the "P" stuff either loose of pelleted. It is rust that burns the residue is corrosive as he!!.
I would rather shoot stainless steel balls and clean with battery acid than use that stuff.
And the sign on most of my gun barrels says BLACK POWDER not a substitute.
However it is you gun you paid for it and you can fudge it up any way that pleases you.
Respectfully
Bunk
 
They have always worked fine for me, and when I don't want to hassle with a measure for plinking they are handy.

Like others have said a lubed wad under the ball and you are good to go. Never had any of the problems the nancies have spoken of here.

Yes, holy black is preferable, but right now, nothing wrong at all with these to keep you shooting.

I have also used the 30gr "Clean Shot" pellets that used to be available as well to good effect, after snagging a bunch at an LGS that were on clearance a couple years ago. Though you can sense a drop off in the power when they start to get older.
 
Thanks for the help from the helpful.

I live in a small city surrounded by farms/country. My club is about 8 minutes by back road from my place and is also convenient for me to swing by during the day when I'm out doing stuff. We have an "action range" at the club. This means I can stand a few yards back from teh berm and shoot empty water bottle or full ones, clay pigeons, paper or about any thing i can put there except steel. Having a supply in my truck means that all i need to do is toss in a gun in the am and can shoot if I have a chance. Beats not shooting. It is also much better than leaving BP in my truck.
 
Bought several boxes on sale at end of season. I like pyrodex
but as pointed out it is as corrosive as black powder. Also
these ignite better with 209 primers. In pistols, if you have
ignition issues you can try a 2grain precharge of 4f before the
pellet(under the pellet). That is that iddy bitty dipper. This is
for advanced shooters, if you are new to muzzleloading do
not try this. Just abandon the pellets and use powder as
recommended.
 
For the record, I have around 11 pounds of black powder plus 5-6 of subs. Most of the subs came with guns I bought.

Nice to have a supply, but these days the old phrase "any port in a storm" is in full effect,

So if it keeps you shooting, its all good, and like I said, they can even be convenient.
 
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