Any problems using FFG black powder or Pyrodex RS in a percussion revolver?

[FW]

I know the ballistics may not be optimal, but can Pyrodex RS or FFG black powder be used in a percussions revolver without any special problems?

 

[4v50 Gary]

Regarding BP (as I'm no authority on substitutes)

Yes you may. Remember that powder grades are finer today than they were way back when.

 

[mec]

they used to even recommend FFG for everything bigger than the .31s. Makes a difference in velocities. We got this with a Walker:

55 Grains FFG 140 gr ball 956fps Spread 46fps
55 Grains FFFG " 1001 fps Spread 54 fps
60 Grains Pyrodex RS " 1045 fps Spread 35 fps
60 Grains Pyrodex P " 1221 fps Spread 44 fps

 

[Mark whiz]

2fg 777 might work "OK" in a revolver, as it is cut about as fine as 3fg Black. Pyro RS will be iffy and 2fg CleanShot is a "forget it". I tried the 2fg CleanShot 30gr pellets in my 1858 once.............. out of 6 shots, 3 of them didn't even make it to the target set at 10yds (although the wonderwads did ).

I'm gonna have to try the 2fg 777 next time I have the 1858 out - just to satisfy my curiousity now.

 

[mothernatureson]

which powder?

I prefer using pyrodec "P". No ignition problems since it is a straight line into the chamber from the nipple. I use blackpowder in my long guns, as I have had ignition problems on rainy hunts. jmho
peace,

mothernaturson

 

[mothernatureson]

which powder

make that "pyrodex P"

 

[Bad Flynch]

Go ahead and use what you like. The listed options are not really problems, only reasons to experiment.