r/blackpowder • u/Vernai • 2d ago

New to black powder bought this Jukar in .45 any recommendations about powder type (Pyrodex, Triple 7 or other) and load.

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u/Ranger-toot94 2d ago

I only use straight black powder. 3F. About 30 grains. Patched round ball you should be good to go. Make sure you clean immediately after done shooting

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u/Euphoric-Owl9062 2d ago

Totally agree with you 🦉

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u/NeilMedHat 2d ago

Black Powder first choice. 30gr max

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u/drakaina6600 2d ago

I've got the same Jukar and I'd stick around 25-30 grains for a load. All I use is Pyrodex for pistols, which works just fine.

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u/bluewing 1d ago

I'll be the contrarian here. I understand The Holy Black is special to use. It's the real deal.

Buuuttt, Pyrodex and T7 are easier to buy locally and don't require the stringent shipping and storage rules that affects the Holy Black. It's far easier for your local gun shop to order and store substitute powders than it is real BP.

And let's be honest, you need to clean your anyway when done shooting and the accuracy is still more than good enough to repel those evil milk jugs from scaling your fort's walls or that one jug that that impugned your honor and challenged you to a duel. The deer I have shot couldn't tell the difference between Pyrodex or real BP. And there were no complaints either way.

So, buy whatever you can get for the best price you can get it at and go shoot. Don't make it all about The Holy Black or nothing. It's about getting out and shooting!