Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Outdoor Life

NutmegYankee

(16,376 posts)

2. I inherited most of mine and that propelled me into the fun world of BP shooting.

Reply to Adsos Letter (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 28, 2016, 11:07 AM

Feb 2016

I have both Pietta and CVA guns. The only part that is annoying is the local shops don't stock much for BP, so I have to drive to Cabelas in Hartford. I'm using 777 as my powder. It's a little hotter, so I back it down by 5-10 grains.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Anybody here like to shoot black powder? [View all] NutmegYankee Feb 2016 OP

I used to shoot. Adsos Letter Feb 2016 #1

I inherited most of mine and that propelled me into the fun world of BP shooting. NutmegYankee Feb 2016 #2

Front-stuffer, here. ChazInAz Feb 2016 #3

I've never heard them called Obama guns. NutmegYankee Feb 2016 #4

"Smoke poles" is more widely used. For good reason. Eleanors38 May 2016 #5