Black Powder 209 or 11 primers?

Any advantages one over the other? It seems that I can get a no.11 gun cheaper than a 209. I currently have a 50 cal. that uses a 209 primer, but I have never fooled with the no. 11's.Black Powder 209 or 11 primers?
209's are much more reliable, they have a hotter flame. If you are the type of guy to leave a charge in the barrel for a few days it may accumulate moisture and be difficult to ignight with #11 caps. 209's have no problem with this.





I'd recommend 209's either way since thats pretty much the direction most manufacturers are going with their new models.Black Powder 209 or 11 primers?
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While I would lean toward the shotgun 209 primer to ignite black powder, which seems to be the newest trend ... the #11 cap has an advantage.





With the current potential trend of trying to legislate more gun control, or gun control through attacking our ammunition ... the cap can be rather easily fabricated unlike the 209 primer. Back in the '60s and '70s, I remember a small device advertised in the American Rifleman and other gun magazines, that allowed you to use ';Reynold's Wrap'; or other aluminum foil and roll caps you would use in a child's cap gun. If I were in the market for a blackpowder rifle, I would purchase a rifle where the ignition system were interchangeable!





Good luck!
Supposedly, the 209 primers burn hotter and make for a quicker ignition. Personally, I haven't noticed any difference between the two.





I disagree with johndeere in that the #11 caps have always been MUCH easier to find for me, and they're also usually less expensive.
the 209 is the better primer its not going to fowl out and $2.50 to$3.00 is not bad for 100 shots come on
The 209's are easier to work with unless you can use a capper.Also, the 209's are probably easier to find in shops.
i would go with the 209
Stick with the 209s. They are larger and easier to handle and they produce a hotter ignition which will ignite your powder charge best. The No. 11s offer no advantage over the 209s. I have not checked prices but they should be similar in price. Even so, unless you shoot an awful lot like I do, the price of the primers is not a factor worth considering.

Black powder hand gun?

on black power guns why is there 2 clicks on the hamer.i have a .45cal kit that my father inlaw had ,but never put togather.i have put the gun togather,but i have never shot one before so any advice will be well taken.Black powder hand gun?
the first click is a type of safety, the second is ready to fire. carry your gun on the first click when waking, so if you accidentally hit the hammer, it would jar the cap enough to make the pistol shoot, then fully c@ck the pistol when you are ready to pull the trigger and fire the weapon.Black powder hand gun?
First click is called Half Cock and is used as a safety, the weapon should not fire at this stage.


Two clicks is called Full Cock and the weapon will fire at this setting.


You do not wont the hammer resting on the percussion cap when loaded, nor do you wont to walk around with a fully ****** weapon that is why you have the first setting Safety.





****= c@ck who ever sensors this post must thank we all stand around playing with our appendage all day.
The first click is the safety so that the hammer doesn't rest on the cap. Make sure you use pistol lube so it doesn't crossfire and cause the other chambers to ignite as well.


You may find this four page article helpful:


http://hunting.about.com/od/blackpowder/鈥?/a>
The first click is for when you are loading it you will be able to prime it without worrying about the hammer falling and the gun going off in your face. After the gun is loaded and primed pull the hammer back to the second click and it will be ready to shoot.

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Black Powder Composition?

I heard that you can make black powder from a 74/26 Potassium Nitrate/Charcoal mix. But, I'm wonder about the sulpher... Isn't it neccecary?Black Powder Composition?
Gunpowder, also named black powder, is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate. It burns rapidly, producing volumes of hot solids and gases which can be used as a propellant in firearms and as a pyrotechnic composition in fireworks.





Proportions by weight are 75% potassium nitrate, 15% softwood charcoal, and 10% sulfur.





These ratios have varied over the centuries and by country, and can be altered somewhat depending on the purpose of the powder. For instance, low power grades of black powder, unsuitable for use in firearms but adequate for blasting rock in quarrying operations, is called blasting powder rather than gunpowder with standard proportions of 70% nitrate, 14% charcoal and 16% sulfur; blasting powder may be made with the cheaper sodium nitrate substituted for potassium nitrate and proportions may be as low as 40% nitrate, 30% charcoal and 30% sulfur.

Black powder gun range?

We recently had to give up our range to some other shooters who werre complaining about the noise from the black powder rifles and cannons. does anyone know of any ranges that wouldnt complain about the noise in southern california?Black powder gun range?
Back when I used to shoot rifles, there were quite a few black powder shooters over at the angeles range. Osbourne exit off of the 210. Never seen anyone shooting a cannon though.

Black powder or usp labs jacked?

Mainly for size gainingBlack powder or usp labs jacked?
I don't understand your question.

A question about Black Powder firearms.?

Is the quality of these firearms good or bad?


The company that makes these firearms is called ';Delhi Gun House';.


Are they good or bad firearms?





Thanks





CheersA question about Black Powder firearms.?
I would steer clear of this company if you want a good quality rifle. There are many good mfgs of front stuffers, check around with some reputable dealers before you make any decisions.A question about Black Powder firearms.?
Total crap. Don't steer clear of them, RUN from them... If you buy one, you will soon find that the tolerances are waaaayyyy off...
Two good-quality Italian makers are Uberti and Pietta...





look at cabelas.com.
From what I have heard they sell junk replicas.

I've a black powder made by Man Made Industry Diamond a tm of GE, catalog No MBS750 any ideas.?

It is synthetic diamond grade. I believe that it is used for industrial tools. For example, diamond cutting tips for certain drills and saws.I've a black powder made by Man Made Industry Diamond a tm of GE, catalog No MBS750 any ideas.?
It is exactly what it says - Some artificially made diamond. It is a commonly used grit for grinding and machining a variety of materials which are very hard and would not be easily abraded by the even more common carborundum based grit powders.

How to make black powder?

buy it at the Body Shop, they have black powder there.How to make black powder?
good luck you will not find a answer hereHow to make black powder?
Powdered aluminum, potassium chlorate, sulfur.

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What is black powder?

my boyfriend says his drug is black powder is it bad for you?what is it?What is black powder?
This is what most people call Hashish that has been ground up or powdered. Is it bad for you? Well, any drug is bad for you to some extent. At least he isn't doing cocaine or something really hard core. But if he does, you will be screwed as well because that stuff is expensive, and people who do that steal from their loved ones.What is black powder?
Black powder is another word for gun powder

Why do black people put baby powder all over their chests and necks....?

And not rub it in, then go out in public like that? What's the point? I've seen this happen numerous times and just don't get it. It looks really stupid imo.Why do black people put baby powder all over their chests and necks....?
It's not just black people. A lot of old people do that too.Why do black people put baby powder all over their chests and necks....?
wat kind of blk ppl u be around cause i dnt kno any like that...maybe for a child to keep them from getting irritated when sweating but the only thing i kno adults do with it is probably put it on their feet for odor control and in the crouch area to absorb moisture
you might do it to a young child so he won't get sweaty and uncomfortable





where do you live? north or south, because i don't see any of that where i am
never saw this in my life you must live in a poor community maybe trailor next to ghetto to know this and have enough time to get so close to people ...trolling are you not
*looks down at her chest*


*sees no signs of baby powder anywhere*


*is flabbergasted*


*laughs quietly at this question*
Why are you so worried about it? Is it physically harming you?
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That solarium is also reasonable in natasha villains?
I don't know where you live or the type of black people you're around, but I never see that nor do I do that.
I have never seen this happen before.
move out the hood
Why don't you ask someone you see doing it in person?
it smells good, makes ur skin smooth, and ive seen white people do that as well.
FOR BODY ODOR...
because you have genital herpes
Ya. All my black frends do that after gym and they looked terrible! sorry!
all blacks don't do that. it's only the ghetto ones
I saw that alot in school after gym...that and Palmer's. LOL
they want to look white
i dont do that
YUCK! What black people do that? Well I don't that's disgusting
to keep the funk down
we do........wow.

Does anyone know where to find info or appraisal on antique black powder pistols? ie derringer jukar 50 cal?

navy arms co. ridgefield new jersey 44 cal black powder octagon barrell .Does anyone know where to find info or appraisal on antique black powder pistols? ie derringer jukar 50 cal?
navy arms co imports recent made italian copies of antique arms. well made and fun to shoot. probally worth $200 to $300


to find value of actual antiques visit library for antique gun value book or your local firearms dealer might have one.


also try gunbroker.com online auctionDoes anyone know where to find info or appraisal on antique black powder pistols? ie derringer jukar 50 cal?
The best way is to take it to a reputable gun dealer. They have books with this info that tells them how the guns must be rated to find the percentage of imperfections. There is then a price scale the imperfection percentage is compared against. Unless you know exactly what to look for on your gun, you can't get an accurate price on your own. The dealer will also take into consideration serial numbers to find the production year of the gun and the rarity of it. For more info, you can contact Kevin Smith - owner operator of Smitty's LEO Supply in massillon Ohio - 330-830-9555. He has always given straight honest answers and may be able to give you a ballpark figure over the phone.

Is BLACK POWDER healthy?

What are the side effects? Should it be taken by teenagers? How does it affect the body?Is BLACK POWDER healthy?
People like to put it into your head that supplements are bad for you. Its basically just an energy drink. It will give you the energy and focus that you need to complete a workout. Im 15, and i take a nitric oxide supplement as well. I have been taking it for about 5 months and i have seen no bad effects, only an increase in strength and size. So i say go for it man, the pump is awesome and you will feel the energy almost right away. I have also heard many good reviews about black powder. Good luck man.

How do u make black powder?

charcoal, sulpher, and salt peter in the proper proportions. However, making black powder is highly dangerous (and illegal in some states) Mix the wrong amounts and boom. use the wrong tools to mix it, and boom. static electricity and boom. get it on the lid ot threads of a jar or container when closing it, and boom. In other words, buy black powder pre made if you are using it for a rifle or pistol, just make sure you get the proper powder for your firearm. Then handle it with care. If you had plans to use it for illegal means, my suggestion is, DO NOT! And yes, this site is monitored by government agencies who love to check up on people asking suspicious questions.How do u make black powder?
Black powder is a mixture of charcoal, sulfur and salt peter. It is easily made but is dangerous. You have to grind the parts together with a morter and pestle and this can be very dangerous. The mixture can explode wile you are grinding it. Once you have it ground, what you actually have is an extremely fine black powder called serpentine powder that would be considered flash powder. With agitation from being carried around, it will settle and change composition. The only way to make it homogenous is to make it into a paste, dry the paste into a block, break up the block , grind it into a granular powder and then sieve it into the varous grades. This is not easy and is also very dangerous. If you decide to try to make black powder in spite of my warnings, have the decency to do it a long way away from the house and keep everyone away. Make sure you have adequate insurance to pay for any damage that you do when it blows up and have enough life insurance to pay for your final medical bills and bury you. It's the only reasonable thing to do if you are determined to use this way to find out if there is life after death.How do u make black powder?
Ya, it is indeed Potassium Nitrate, Granulated charcoal and specific sulfur compounds or better yet, pure sulfur. It is relatively simple to make, IF you know what you are doing....


That being said, as a chemist by profession, I must warn you against trying to synthesize it. As the above posters have said, nothing good comes from trying to make your own. Improper mixing, improper ratios, or even improper handling techniques can result in you losing fingers! not a good idea.
Im a pyrotechnician and you just cant go make bp outa the blue.And homemade bp is almost no good for hunting.





However it usualy consist of a mix of kn03 and charcoal as well as sulfer.Its hard stuff to make.It requires mixing granulating and much more.
charcoal, sulpher, and salt peter in the proper proportions. but i must say it is prohibited in some states and hiighly dangerous dont do it
Equal portions of potassium nitrate (salt peter), sulfur and powdered charcoal. With that being said DO NOT EVEN TRY
With a license.


And training.








Recipes are everywhere - just don't do it.

I have a traditions 50 cal black powder gun. for turkey hunting how many bb's do you put in the barrel?and ...?

and do you use the same amout of pyrodex as you would with a slug.I have a traditions 50 cal black powder gun. for turkey hunting how many bb's do you put in the barrel?and ...?
While in a pinch or a survival situation one could use a muzzle-loading rifle as a shotgun, it is not recommended. You could however use a musket or a muzzle loading shotgun for your project. You need to find a shot scoop that measures the volume of shot and not worry about the number of pellets. You'll also need over powder and over shot cards to keep everything in place in the barrel.I have a traditions 50 cal black powder gun. for turkey hunting how many bb's do you put in the barrel?and ...?
I began wondering about using my black powder as a multiuse platform about three years ago. I did some checking online, went to the library, and asked questions at a civil war reenactment. I found some info about how some settlers would take lead shot and use it in their muzzle loaders for taking pheasant and quail. To mimic those loads I went and got some 44 caliber sabots. I then got some 44 caliber shot shell cases. Load the shot case with 6 or 4 shot, place it in the sabot and set it on a 50 grain piece of Pyrodex. It works on squirrels, sitting ducks, and sitting pheasant. I even got three quail while they were sitting under a tree.





As for the disclaimer this is a project I did on my own and not something that I would say is an accepted practice or something I would say is ok for others to do. I'm just relating one of my own experiences here.
Some people don't know what they're talking about. You're NOT going to blow yourself up !





You aren't going to get very good patterns though.





1 1/2, 2 ounces of shot.





Powder wise, I'm not sure. Someone else would have to answer that part.
Around 1.5 ounces of BB, but the pattern will be garbage. As for powder an easy way is to use the same volume as the volume of shot. Not very exact but it will be safe and have shotgun penetration.
If you don't use a sabot of some kind and just back them into a rifled barrel you're going to get a donut pattern on just about anything you shoot at distance. Don't get hurt.
You need a black powder shot gun. I would not use a 50 cal as a shot gun. You may find yourself getting blown up.
Ha! You don't put BBs in a .50 caliber black powder rifle!
You don't put BB's in a muzzle loading rifle.

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Mri Black Powder is it creatine?

It states in the ingredients section of Mri black that it contains creatine....does that mean that when i take mri black i will experience the same effects as if i was taking creatine....plus will the muscle that i build only be water weight because of the creatine in mri black....if it does then mri black should be a creatine powder and not a pre workout powder....help!!!!!Mri Black Powder is it creatine?
while it contains creatine, the boost is from No2...try the no2 black pills...they are expensive but they really work.

Black powder reloading?

When reloading a 45-70 with black powder how do I ensure there is no air gap between the bullet and powder charge?Black powder reloading?
Dropper tubes were used in black powder reloading for this purpose. With the help of a dropper tube, the powder will be stacked on top of each other so there will be little space between each powder grains. Also, all powder inside a black powder cartridge should be compressed. The use of a dropper tube and compressed loads will eliminate any air pockets inside the cartridge.





PS: Long dropper tube work better with bigger cartridges.Black powder reloading?
Hello 310S.





You are needlessly concerned about air pockets with the wrong powder! Generally, your blackpowder charge will fill the case ... especially if you are shooting a ';Duplex'; load! Air space is of greater impact when you are loading smokeless powder, because the powder orientation will not only affect bullect velocity, but also your bullet's accuracy!





Generally, when you drop your powder down a drop tube, the grains will orient and better fill the case. Generally, when you seat the bullet, you will hear a grating crunch ... this is when the bullet compresses the powder.





Do not stress over air space in blackpowder loads!





Good luck and good shooting!
When loading any cartridge with black powder, the case of the cartridge usually holds only that amount of powder when full enough to just let the bullet seat with a slight crushing of powder. I load my .45-120 cartridges with ffG black powder and the cases will hold a maximum of only about 115 grains of powder. It is when you want to load your cartridges with a light load that you will have to worry about airspace between the powder and the bullet. When I make light loads for my .45-120, I put in the amount of powder that I want to use. Then I place a cardboard wad over the powder and press it into place with a dowel. Then I finish filing the cartridge with either coarse ground cornemal or Cream of Wheat leaving just enough room for the bullet to be fully seated. For the overpowder wads, I use posterboard or the cardboard from the back ot writing tablets. I have a punch that will cut .45 caliber wads. If you don't have a punch, you can use wadded paper or do what the old timers did and use pieces of waspnest on top of the powder. Just tamp it solidly in place so that you form a seal between the powder and whatever filler you choose to use on top of the powder.





You can find this technique discussed in further dertail in many blackpowder manuals. You can probably find one at your library or have them get one for you on interlibrary loan.





WARNING!! Never use any kind of filler or wadding when using smokeless powder. You can cause an overpressure that can damage your gun and possibly injure you. This warning does not apply to blackpowder substitutes. You may treat them just as you would real blackpowder. For the most part, they are equil in performance to black powder on a volume basis. However, some, such as Triple 7, will generate more pressure than an equil volume of blackpowder. I have never had any problem when shooting Triple 7 in my .45-120 but I can tell that it has a bit more recoil than when using the same volume of blackpowder. Jusat for safety's sake, if you use Triple 7, reduce you loads slightly. I'd suggest reducing by about 10 grain volume equivalent. That is to say, set your powder measure to 60 grains instead of 70 grains toi start with. You may be able to move it up to 65 grains volume equivalent after trying 60 grains volume equivalent. Stay safe and have fun.
45-70 black powder should be 70 grains of fffg. I have not built a BP load with the new BP subsitutes...those may have a different volume for the charge weight when compared with genuine black powder.





I have seen paper or wadding over powder if the case isnt full on some BP loads.





I'd look up the dimensions for over all length... seat a bullet and check it...you may have to play with the charge or seating depth to get what you want.
The original load for the rifle was 70 grains of FF black powder under a 500 grain lead bullet.





The carbine load was 65 grains of FF under a 405 grain bullet.





For filler I've used cotton balls. Use real cotton, not rayon or any other fake cotton ball. You can also use Walter's Wads. These are fiber wads cut in circles and slightly over bore diameter. The original used paper wads so the Walter's should be the best. Just make sure the powder charge is compressed a bit and put a heavy crimp on the bullet. I buy the Walter's Wads from www.midwayusa.com
If you're loading lighter loads that *really* don't fill the space, get yourself a box of Cream Of Wheat and use that. It's probably used by more reloaders than it is by folks eating it for breakfast.

Black Powder (Gunpowder) Questions?

I know the formula 75:15:10. I need to know if there's a substitute for sulfur, or a way to make your own. Any information would be great towards my research.Black Powder (Gunpowder) Questions?
hit up the atf site ask them





if you have to ask youll never know

Black powder in capsules is it a drug?

found capsules in teen's room Im afraid he is usingBlack powder in capsules is it a drug?
i know of no medicines that are black but i'm not a doctor or anything.








Drug Type: Heroin: A potent semisynthetic narcotic which is derived from morphine. Heroin has been estimated six times stronger than morphine.





Opium:





This is the substance that is derived from the Papaver somniferum poppy plant (not native to the United States). All opiates are derived from opium, to include morphine, heroin, codeine, and thebaine.





Opioid%26lt;/B%26gt;%26lt;/I%26gt;s: Synthetic (man-made) drugs which have the same effect as opiates.





Other Names: Heroin: H, smack, horse, junk, black tar, Mexican brown, manteca, teca, and tec. Bindles, bags, and bolsa (spanish for bag), refer to packaging in foil or baggies. A finger refers to 7 to 9 grams of heroin.





Opiates/Opioids listed below are legal with a prescription, but heavily abused:





Opiates: Morphine, codeine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone (Dilaudid), oxycodone (Percodan), Percocet, Tylox





Opioids: Merepidines (Demerol), methadone (Dolophine), propoxyphene (Darvon), fentanyl (Sublimaze), Pentazocine (Talwin)





What it looks like:





Heroin in its pure form is a crystalline powder ranging in color from white to dark brown.





Black-tar heroin is a form of heroin produced in Mexico that may be sticky like roofing tar or hard like coal, and ranges in color from dark brown to black.





Opiates/ Opioids are legal with a prescription. If in liquid form, bottles should be labeled with the tradename, and if in pill form, the markings on one or both sides of the pills serve to identify it. A pharmacist or a Physicians Desk Reference can be used to determine what the pill is based on its markings. Opiates/Opioids that have been diverted (illegally obtained) may be found on the street in a crushed, powdered form, contained in a tiny piece of aluminum foil or tiny plastic bags.











How it is used: Most opiates/opioids are taken orally or injected. Heroin can be snorted, injected or smoked (called ';chasing the dragon,'; heroin is heated on a piece of aluminum foil and the fumes are inhaled)





Effect of the drug:





鈥?Euphoria





鈥?Drowsiness





鈥?Dry mouth, dry skin





鈥?Nausea, constipation





鈥?Respiratory depression





鈥?Anxiety





鈥?Slowed heart rate and drop in blood pressure





Negative Effects/Overdose Effects:





Heroin is so powerful that the effects can be felt within seconds depending on the method of ingestion. It is so addictive that users will feel withdrawal symptoms within 6 to 12 hours of the last dose. The withdrawal symptoms for heroin/opiates/opioids are flu-like and include:





鈥?Disorientation





鈥?Runny nose, watery eyes





鈥?Diarrhea





鈥?Pain/muscle cramps





鈥?Alternating chills and profuse sweating





Heroin users can never be certain of the potency of the dose they are getting so overdosing is common. Some rates of purity (which determine potency) in heroin samples have been found to be over 90%, while the national average is 41%. Heroin users risk overdose with each and every dose. The effects for heroin overdose and opiate/opioid overdose include:





鈥?Slow, shallow breathing





鈥?Pain, muscle cramps





鈥?Rapid heartbeat/anxiety





鈥?Convulsions





鈥?Coma





鈥?Death





What to look for:





鈥?Lip licking (due to dry mouth)





鈥?Slurred speech/lethargy (sleepiness, ';nodding off';)





鈥?Constricted pupils





鈥?Loss of coordination





鈥?Depressed vital signs





鈥?Sweating





Paraphernalia Associated with Drug Use:





鈥?Hypodermic needles/syringes





鈥?Look for ';tracks'; on the skin, usually on the inside of the arm. Tracks are marks left by repeated injections. Many heroin addicts will inject in unusual locations, such as in the toes, legs, or neck, to avoid detection by family or law enforcement.





鈥?Discarded pieces of aluminum foil (called bindles) or tiny plastic baggies (called bags) which are methods of packaging.





鈥?Cotton balls/spoons/belt, rope, large rubber band (these items are used by the heroin addict for injecting heroin. The cotton ball removes impurities, the spoon is used for heating heroin to dissolve it and belts, ropes, or bands wrapped around the arm ready the vein for injection)





鈥?Cutting agents like mannitol, inositol, laxatives, quinine, sugar, flour, baking soda, lidocaine or procaine, and scales, large amounts of clean baggies, strainers, boxes of aluminum foil, found with heroin or in a heroin user鈥檚 possession, would indicate a heroin dealer, especially if items are found in an unusual location (bedroom, bathroom, hall closet), or if quantities of cutting agents are not consistent with personal use. Because the cutting agents are legal, they would probably not be hidden.





Potential for Abuse: Current national studies of high school students show that about 2 percent have tried heroin, and that about 73% perceive heroin use as being very harmful. (Source: Monitoring the Future 1999 Study/National Institute of Drug Abuse) Although the numbers look promising, heroin deaths among teenagers are becoming more common as heroin has made its way back onto the ';rave party'; and club scene. Heroin/opiate addiction affects all age groups and socio-economic classes. Heroin is incredibly accessible, and can be purchased on the street or in night-clubs. Because a heroin addict鈥檚 habit will cost from $20 to $100 per day (with each .1 gram dose costing between $15 to $30 dollars), heroin addicts will frequently engage in other activities such as prostitution, thefts or burglaries. Most importantly, deadly, infectious diseases such as AIDS or Hepatitis are known to be transmitted at an alarming rate among the intravenous (needle sharing) drug-using population.





Top of PageBlack powder in capsules is it a drug?
I once accidentally split open one of those KGB anti-hangover pills and it was like soot coming out, so hopefully that's all it is.
bring it in to someone who can analyze it or get him drug tested would be my advice to you. good luck
Maybe it is gun powder? Light it on fire..

Does anyone know the mixture for Black Powder?(Gunpowder)?

I am trying to find the composition of Black Powder and i think that is is charcoal,sulfer,pottasium or something like that. PLease include the quantity of each ingredient as they are crucial for my research.Does anyone know the mixture for Black Powder?(Gunpowder)?
';By weight measure, black powder is made of seventy-five parts saltpeter finely ground, fifteen parts charcoal, and ten parts sulfur. All ingredients must be fine ground separately. This can be accomplished with either a mortar and pestle, or with a hand-cranked flour mill. Never mix all three ingredients before grinding unless you want to turn your mill into a deadly grenade, or your mortar into a cannon that can blow off your fingers or even your hand.';





Dont forget that gunpowder is a low-explosive. it will not explode in the open atmosphere, but will explode under compretion. In other words, dont keep it in an airtight container.


BE CAREFULL!!! Remember, flamible things tend to burn!;-)Does anyone know the mixture for Black Powder?(Gunpowder)?
sulfer,carbon%26amp;potasium. I believe in equal amounts.
Gunpowder, explosive powder used in ballistics, specifically, black powder, an explosive mixture of about 75 per cent potassium nitrate, 15 per cent charcoal, and 10 per cent sulphur. Gunpowder was the first explosive known. The formula for gunpowder appears in the writings of the 13th-century English monk Roger Bacon, but it seems to have been discovered by the Chinese, who had used it in firecrackers several hundred years before his time. Gunpowder was probably introduced into Europe from the Middle East. Berthold Schwarz, a German monk of the early 14th century, may have been the first person to employ gunpowder for propelling a projectile. Whatever the precise dates and identities of its first discoverers and users, it is certain that gunpowder was manufactured in England in 1334 and that powder-manufacturing plants existed in Germany in 1340. In the time of Elizabeth I, the manufacture of gunpowder was conducted as a monopoly of the Crown. Regulations relating to gunpowder in England date from about 1623. It was the only explosive known until the discovery of fulminating gold, a powerful explosive first used in 1628 in European wars

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Does anyone know the composition of Black powder?(Gunpowder)?

I think that the mixture is made of sulfur, charcoal, and some other things that i don't know and i also need to learn the quantity of each ingredient.Does anyone know the composition of Black powder?(Gunpowder)?
Mostly sodium nitrate about 70%, about 20% sulfur, and 10% carbon.





The trick to making good black powder is that you have to have it all finely powdered, mixed well with water, then you dry it out in an oven (Yes, in an oven!) If you don't have your oven temperature just right, you can blow yourself up!!!! NOT to be tried at home!





You can buy a can of black powder for about $25 at a gun store. Much safer and cheaper!





Why do you need black powder? I hope you're not planning to blow anything up!





I'm a chemist and I've tried making small (less than 1 g) quantities of black powder and it's never been very good... it just sort of sparkles and fizzles, doesn't really blow up. So, if I were you, I'd buy the stuff at a gun store.





I really hope you're an antique gun enthusiast and NOT a psycho/terrorist.





Take care!


DavidDoes anyone know the composition of Black powder?(Gunpowder)?
Be sure to have an adult supervise any experimenting you do. Remember be responsible. At 12 years old if you have the mental capacity to study this kind of chemistry you are also capable of having good common sense. Take care!! Report Abuse

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Gunpowder, explosive powder used in ballistics, specifically, black powder, an explosive mixture of about 75 per cent potassium nitrate, 15 per cent charcoal, and 10 per cent sulphur. Gunpowder was the first explosive known. The formula for gunpowder appears in the writings of the 13th-century English monk Roger Bacon, but it seems to have been discovered by the Chinese, who had used it in firecrackers several hundred years before his time. Gunpowder was probably introduced into Europe from the Middle East. Berthold Schwarz, a German monk of the early 14th century, may have been the first person to employ gunpowder for propelling a projectile. Whatever the precise dates and identities of its first discoverers and users, it is certain that gunpowder was manufactured in England in 1334 and that powder-manufacturing plants existed in Germany in 1340. In the time of Elizabeth I, the manufacture of gunpowder was conducted as a monopoly of the Crown. Regulations relating to gunpowder in England date from about 1623. It was the only explosive known until the discovery of fulminating gold, a powerful explosive first used in 1628 in European wars