GOEX FFG vs Cartridge

[Art Caputo]

I understand that a GOEX Cartridge is very close to FFG granulation, is sifted for fewer fines, and has additional graphite coating. I was wondering how cartridge would perform in a flintlock and whether the additional graphite coating would effect ignition. I have a supply that I use in my 1873 Shilo Sharps.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

About the only sure way to tell is to give it a try, but it should not be a problem with ignition.
I don't like anything larger than 3Fg for priming my flintlock rifle, but for my muskets and trade guns there doesn't seem to be a problem. I have noticed, once in a while when trying out 2Fg in my rifle, that there was a delay. I think it was from a worn flint edge tossing few sparks, and the spark bounced a bit before hitting the powder. So, really, it wasn't a good test and was more a flint problem than a powder problem. I didn't like it at the time and went back to 3Fg for prime and main charge, and no worries, but that doesn't mean my analysis was correct.

LD

 

[olskool]

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/goex-cartridge-black-powder.79472/

here is an old thread about it,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Art Caputo]

Thanks for the feedback! I normally use FFFG in my 45, and 50 rifles. Looking to use it in my 20ga Fowler.

 

[beginner]

I have used Goex cartridge and say no difference than 2f