Swiss Powder compare

[dickydalton]

In addition to more Swiss 3 F I just ordered some Olde Eynsford from Powder Inc to try.

 

[BlackNet]

I have some kik and Schuetzen on order to compare. look for a similar thread with goex, swiss, kik, schuetzen and whatever else I can get my hands on.

 

[rupe01]

I'm new to BP shooting and appreciate the knowledge all of you have to offer.

A special thanks to Blacknet for the time and effort he put into this thread.

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Thanks BlackNet!!

 

[Don McDowell]

Has anyone chronographed and compared the different powders side by side? I would guess the proof would be which powder provides the more consistent accuracy in a rifle or revolver.

Yes it's been done many times. The discontinued Goex Express and Swiss had very similar velocity. KIK and Express when loaded to the same grains weight will shoot within 2fps or less of each other. Schuetzen also can gain good velocity. Sp far in the tests that individuals have posted the new Olde Eynsford is winning out in the velocity dept over all the other powders.
All the powders are capable of match winning accuracy, it's just a matter of developing a load.

 

[Don McDowell]

I feel lucky to find BP period. Being able to chose between brands is beyond my wildest dreams.

Grafs and Powder Inc (the largest selection) both sell most brands of available blackpowder in less than case lots, and will mix and match brands in the same box, so either of those places are great for getting a good sampling of powder to find out what really will or won't shoot to your expectations.