Black powder in the pan, and pyrodex in the barrel.(Hunting, Guns)?

Is it possible to have pyrodex in the barrel, without mixing it with BP aswell. And having Blaco powder in the fan to set it off. As pyrodex dose not work to good in pan of a flinter.





ThanksBlack powder in the pan, and pyrodex in the barrel.(Hunting, Guns)?
Pyrodex is to flintlock as oil is to water, cat is to dog or Democrat is to truth. The two simply do not mix. Pyrodex will work in a caplock or in an inline but flintlocks require black powder in the barrel as well as in the pan. Pyrodex and all other black powder substitutes, of which I am aware, have a much higher ignition point and cannot be reliably ignited by a flintlock. If you choose to use a black powder substitute in a flintlock, the only way you can get a reliable ignition is by using a duplex load. A duplex load is one in which you put a small amount of black powder down the bore first and then put Pyrodex or other black powder substitute on top of it. If you do this, the black powder must be taken into account as part of your load. For instance, if you are shooting a .50 cal rifle and your normal load is 80 grains and you choose to use a duplex load, whatever amount of black powder you use must be subtracted from your 8o grain load. if you use 10 grains of black powder, then you would use only 70 grains of Pyrodex. If you are considering using Pyrodex pellets, you had better forget that idea right now. They will not work, period! If you do put one down your barrel, you will most likely end up having to dig it out.





So, if you have a flintlock, use only black powder. If you want to use Pyrodex, trade your flintlock for either a caplock or an inline.Black powder in the pan, and pyrodex in the barrel.(Hunting, Guns)?
Yes as long as the Pyrodex ignites from the Black Powder all will work I have seen this work and have upgraded to and in-line and enjoy the Black Powder sport even more.