Smokeless Powder Can Be Safely Used in Muzzleloading: Separating Fact from Fiction
Understanding the Propellants: A Story of Two Powders Black Powder: The Conventional Propellant Black powder, also called gunpowder, has been the first propellant for firearms for hundreds of years. It’s a comparatively easy composition, sometimes consisting of a mix of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), charcoal, and sulfur. Black powder burns comparatively slowly, producing a big quantity … Read more