2 powders?

[shooyer_250]

I shoould know this, but it escapes me...when using a flintlock...you can prime the pan with the same powder you put down the barell...right?

God Bless

Lee

p.s....quit laffing at me...LOL

 

[sepiatone]

Yes

 

[Coot]

Yes. Many shooters use the same powder for the main charge and for prime. It makes life simpler with only one horn to keep up with & one powder to keep on hand. Others believe that the faster ignition speed of 4f as a prime is worth the extra hassle.
It will work both ways - best to try each method & make your own choice.

 

[tg]

Yes you can use the same powder for both unless you have a canoe gun with no ventliner and are shooting at a Bear or pot farmer :thumbsup:

 

[shooyer_250]

Thanks, I thought I was losing what is left of my brain..and of course, it never even dawned on me to use google...maybe I did lose it...LOL

I have given all my percussion guns away and after my move, a nice flintlock will be coming my way...I really appreciate the responses....not sure if I would shoot at a pot farmer these days...just ain't sure...

God Bless

Lee

 

[ohio ramrod]

Many people use the same powder in the pan as main charge. I use a finer priming powder just because I have a small priming horn with a valve that won't feed 3 F, And I am a klutz who spills a lot of powder when trying to prime from my main horn. :hmm:

 

[Larry Pletcher]

There are a couple of reasons for a priming horn. I have some nerve damage in my hand and started using a priming horn so I didn't have to handle my main horn and its stopper twice. For me it's a struggle to pull stopper, pour horn, replace stopper. To do that twice isn't necessary when I can prime with a valve priming horn. My hand is somewhat improved, but now it just seems more efficient.

If I wanted to use 3fg in the pan, I think i'd use 3fg in my priming horn. However, I do use 4fg; one reason I do is that I can trickle 4fg into the vent of a dry-balled gun. I had the chance to help 2 fellows in the woods walk at Friendship with Null B in my priming horn.

This is not meant change someone's mind. Use what you like best. The priming horn is more efficient for me.

Regards,
Pletch

 

[rabjr]

I actually just bought my first can of 4F. Before that I had never seen 4F and used 3F as a prime no problem. I think I will continue to use 3F during hunting season and leave the 4F for the range.

 

[leslie]

Thats a good post some of us have hand problems and its difficult to get the desired amount of powder in the pan.A priming horn with a measuring valve is a huge help.I have found 4f flows better than 3f but thats just my take.For ignition 3f works just as well IMHO.

 

[redwing]

I use 4f for most of my shooting. In damp weather 3f is a better choice as it is not as affected by moisture as is 4f. :grin:

 

[ebiggs1]

I prefer 4f and I like a pretty full pan. I don't see the very small “extta” prining powder measure as any more burden to carry.

 

[Stumpkiller]

I use 3F for main & prime in my flinters. I refill little priming flasks from the main horn as needed. It's easier to get the small amount in the pan from a smaller container than a horn.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Nobody is laughing. This is one of those never ending debate issues. Yes, you can prime with the same powder you load with. Personally, I believe there is a noticable difference in speed when using 2Fg as a primer. I won't claim to notice a difference when using 3Fg. But, for most of my shooting I prefer 4Fg. Couple reasons. I have a lot and it won't do any good setting on my shelf until I die. Using the 'very authentic' :wink: brass, spring loaded, priming spout I can place exactly how much I want in the pan without spilling as happens when pouring from your large horn. I think, in the end it is a matter of personal preference.