Goex Black Powder

[Kentucky Coachman]

Jackalope,  I was going to try some Goex, so I went to
Bass Pro and they told me that they were out and their distribtor shut down. Did not know when or if they were
Would have any Goex.  Where do you get yours??? Is there any place near Knoxville that sells it? Thanks, Kentucky Nuzzling

[Jackalope]

Sent you a personal message.

Hope you're doing OK!

[Kentucky Coachman]

Much better, thanks.  By the way this message was supposed to end Kentucky Coachman.
Where do you get your Goes???

[Kentucky Coachman]

I did order some black powder from Graf & Son for about 15.00 a pound.

[Jackalope]

Glad you found some...not a bad price, either!

[Kentucky Coachman]

Would you tell me how much Goex FFF powder you
Put in your 45colt brass?? Do you measure by volume or weight in grains. Thanks, I plan on being at the nest march in April.  I still cant stand for long periods of time. I will just take it easy. Later my Friend.

[Jackalope]

Howdy KC,

I sent you a PM.

The words "load by volume" can cause a lot of confusion.  When a load specifies "grains", the common reference is weight.  Loads "by volume" basically refer to the relative volume of black powder (of some specified granulation) as it compares to whatever substitute you are loading in it's place, such as Pyrodex or 777.

The important thing with real black powder is to ensure the volume of the cartridge is filled with some combination of powder, filler, and bullet.  How much of which depends on how heavy of a load you want.

Using a 200 grain bullet, I've heard of loads as light as 15 grains and as heavy as 37.  Fifteen seems kind of light and 37 goes through a lot of powder in a hurry!

[Keystone]

Howdy Coachman,

I look forward to seeing you at the April "Reunion" match. Go to Walmart and purchase a black stool like many cowboys of us stoved up cowboys use, they're only about $12.

Hasta Luego, Keystone