Old Eynsford 1-1/2 F?

[Electric Miner]

Just scored nicely.

A coworker's dad recently passed away. He was a black powder shooter. The coworker, who does not shoot at all, dropped off two new containers of Goex 3F, one open container, and one unopened container of Goex 2F, and one new container of Old Eynsford 1-1/2F black powder. I know what I'll use the 2F and 3F for.

What is 1-1/2 F used for?

 

[rodwha]

Typically for rifle cartridges.

 

[mooman76]

Yes, rifle cartridge. You use it in your gun as well just because you have it. May or may not shoot as good as ff.

 

[rodwha]

I'd think it might be a little better than the 2F standard Goex concerning both performance and fouling.

 

[Electric Miner]

Does anyone here actually use 1-1/2F for muzzleloaders?

 

[necchi]

No. Nobody is using the stuff for the rifles and/or smooth bores that are the usual topic when it comes to "best use".
I'm not saying it can't be used or experimented with in any or all rifles or shotguns,,
,, but it's not a recommended powder for typical applications.
Try asking in the cannon section,,

 

[Tom Compton]

I didn't take enough Goex FFg w me on a summer trip. Only real BP I could find was OE 1 1/2. It shot fine in my .40 flinter, well enough to tie for 3rd in a state silhouette match including one oh sh-oo-t on 25 yard line.
TC

 

[Electric Miner]

So, it can be used, depending on the gun.

 

[meanmike8665]

I use Swiss 1 1/2 in a couple of my .50 cal rifles. It shoots clean and accurate. I reduced the charge by 10 grains.
Michael

 

[Patocazador]

I use Goex 1F in my 12 ga. shotguns. 1 1/2 F might be a bit better. If I had it, I'd use it.

 

[fleener]

I have shot around 50 pounds on 1.5 f swiss in ML's.

No reason that you can not use it, I think you will find that when you pull the trigger the rifle will fire.

Fleener

 

[rdstrain49]

I use 1 1/2 Swiss in everything bigger than 45 cal. Started cause no ff was available. Liked it and never went back.

 

[wattlebuster]

I use 1f in both my 12 ga flintlocks. Very happy with the results I get

 

[swathdiver]

I shoot 1-1/2 in my shotgun. Easier on my shoulder.

 

[nhmoose]

Shot gun 12 and larger add Muskets of the same

 

[Herb]

Being the champion string cutter at the Uintah Mountain Man shoot, using my .54 Jim Bridger rifle I made, I figured I could cut a string at 100 yards from bench rest. I did it twice. See targets below.

I shot through my Oehler 35P chroniograph at a blank sheet of paper (top) for checking my zero. This is with 100 grains (weight-corrected measure) of Olde Eynsford 1 1/2F, .525 cast balls, .008 (crushed reading) linen. No wiping between shots or targets, but with a wet cleaning patch on the seater jag so I wiped the bore as I loaded. (You can hold down control and hit + sign to enlarge). 1759 fps, 27 spread.

This is 100 grains (weight constructed measure) of Olde Eynsford 1 1/2F and .530 cast balls. The fourth shot nicked the string and the fifth cut it. 1744 fps, 56 spread.

bottom target was 100 grains of Olde Eynsford 2F and .008 crushed reading linen. First shot cut the string, but I shot four more for velocity and group. 1773 fps, 42 spread. These are my two most favorite powders in my Hawkens.

 

[Electric Miner]

Very nice!

 

[rushlake1]

Looking good Herb!..Thanks for sharing your details.

 

[smo]

Great shooting Herb :hatsoff:

 

[Okie Hog]

Sir, that is some very fine shooting.