gun'sRgood
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I've been making BP for years and I seem to have forgotten why this step is important. After milling I wet the powder to damp then knead it and then screen it. I know alcohol can be used here but I use water. I believe the kneading is to homogenize the damp content but I don't know why. I don't puck unless the stuff is for a pistol or rifle. That and 4# per episode of manufacturing takes more pucking presses than I've made. But the water concept is something I like to be refreshed on. I screen for cannon powder. At 6oz a shot, it goes pretty fast. So does the powder. Thx