.58 caliber musket

[decalguy]

I have a question, I inquired at a few gun stores but only received blank stares or, nobody here shoots black powder. I recently was looking at a Dixie gun works .58, three bander in really nice shape. Being a modern replica is there a smokeless powder that’s useable without blowing it up? I’ve wanted one since I used to do re-enactments with my brother. Real black powder is quite pricey, when you can find it. Thanks.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Nope. Look at the NMLRA's site and ask around. Also, if you're re_enacting remember you don't need near as much of it. What's your approximate location? Someone among the faithful may know of a nearby source.

 

[Ark]

You definitely need correct black powder or possibly Pyrodex. Do NOT load or fire it with smokeless.

If it's a percussion gun you can probably roll with FFG equivalent Pyrodex.

 

[MrSmitty]

Do not shoot smokeless in a muzzle loader! IIRC there was a Savage Muzzle loader that was purpose built for smokeless. BP is out there, but right now with all the scandemic, it's hard to find anything. Try Midway, or even Dixie Gun Works, you might also try the NMLRA website.

 

[JHB]

Deer Creek has black powder Goex is $20.00 a lb. at the store. That is cheaper than smokeless.

Black Powder

We carry Goex and Swiss Black Powder. Please call us at 765-525-6181 to check on price and availability of the product you are looking for and to get a shipping quote if needed.

www.deercreekproducts.net

 

[LuckySarge]

I would check Tomlinson's Gun Shop in Churubusco IN I do not know what part of the state you live in but they have had powder in the past when no one else does. google and call them

 

[Michigan Slim]

Tomlinson was out last I checked.

 

[steif]

nope! smokeless will turn that rifle into a shoulder mounted grenade... and it will go off right in front of your nose.
I havent bought any real black powder in a while, but I do find substitutes like triple 7 and pyrodex at walmart. You will get a bunch of shots out of a pound...
And also, at times after muzzleloading season I have found pounds of powder for as little as 7 bucks in the after season clearance at walmart.

 

[decalguy]

Thanks for all the info guys. I didn’t buy it even though it was immaculate and only $350. Figured I’d put it towards something I know I can shoot safely.

 

[dennismassie]

I have a question, I inquired at a few gun stores but only received blank stares or, nobody here shoots black powder. I recently was looking at a Dixie gun works .58, three bander in really nice shape. Being a modern replica is there a smokeless powder that’s useable without blowing it up? I’ve wanted one since I used to do re-enactments with my brother. Real black powder is quite pricey, when you can find it. Thanks.

NEVER use smokeless in a black powder-only firearm. The pressure curves are so vastly different that smokeless could burst your barrel. Try subs like Pyrodex, Triple Seven, APP, or Blackthorn. Real Holy Black is still the best, though, IMHO.

 

[DadSmith]

I have a question, I inquired at a few gun stores but only received blank stares or, nobody here shoots black powder. I recently was looking at a Dixie gun works .58, three bander in really nice shape. Being a modern replica is there a smokeless powder that’s useable without blowing it up? I’ve wanted one since I used to do re-enactments with my brother. Real black powder is quite pricey, when you can find it. Thanks.

I have a question for you. Do they still make the 500gr Minie Ball bullets for those? Or do you just shot a round ball?

 

[Beowulf]

I have a question for you. Do they still make the 500gr Minie Ball bullets for those? Or do you just shot a round ball?

I don't know if Dixie still carries them, but you should be able to find minie balls in other locations.


Log Cabin Shop (https://logcabinshop.com) and Track of the Wolf have some, though they aren't cheap.

You'd be better off finding a mold and making your own in the long run, depending on how much shooting you plan to do.