Buying black powder

[MattMaier]

I've just got into the muzzleloading hobby and I want to use real black powder since I have traditional style percussion guns. Is there any store in Western Washington that sells real black powder?

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[Mark W.]

Your much better off ordering it. Try Powder Inc. Powder Inc. - Black Powder for shooters, and more their prices including shipping and Haz Mat are extremely good. Buy in 10lb lots and you save a small fortune.

 

[MattMaier]

I read up on storage requirements though, and RCW 70.74.340 says I can only store five pounds in my residence. has that changed recently or is it just not enforced?

 

[Beck Goodwin]

I'd also suggest Powder Inc. I've bought their powder before and it's great!

http://www.tacticalvantage.com

 

[DSbur]

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This fellow is in Corbett, OR, just east of Troutdale OR. Don't know where you are in western WA but maybe you can just drive here.

 

[Sling Blade]

Oopsie! Beck Goodwin put in the wrong link - no biggie.


Here is the Powder Inc. link: Powder Inc. - Black Powder for shooters, and more

 

[Bon Sauvage]

How much do you need right away?

 

[MattMaier]

Well, right now I've only got the two sidelock pistols and an 1858 Remington. But I have plans for a 20 gauge smoothbore in the near future.

 

[Mark W.]

My 1858 uses about 25-30 grains of powder a round so a lb is 233-280 rounds

My 50 cal Hawkin uses 70 grains of powder per load (some guys use more) so that 100rds per lb

 

[xlsbob]

I buy mine 25lbs at a time from Jack's Powder Keg in Louisiana. I shoot Cannons so it's worth buying it by the case for me. The UPS man will deliver right to your door. As far as my personal preference Goex is the only brand I buy anymore, the synthetics arent worth the trouble.