black powder=pyrodex?
I bought an Army model 44 cap and ball revolver. I have fired these with black powder only. Can I use Pyrodex RS for this gun or do I have to buy Pyrodex P powder?
Also, what would be the recomended load?
Also, what would be the recomended load?
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You can use RS but I think you'll probably get better ignition with P powder and I would probably suggest 35gr charges. If you use the RS I'd probably start at around 30gr charges. 
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If you are going with a bp sub, why not try 777.
Burns a lot cleaner than Pyrodex.0 -
On average the substitutes run around 10% hotter than the equivalent volume of BP.
Can you use RS ... yes but I don't think you'll be all that satisfied w/ the results.
I too think 777 is better than Pyrodex, but regardless of the substitute used ... start with a little smaller grain load than you use for BP and increase progressively.
As I don't know the condition of your gun I don't think it prudent to give you a specific volume. Also, most guns will have better performance at a load that is less than maximum.
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One of the manufacture makes a 30 grain pellet for the pistols. I haven't used any of them. The 777 is alot easier to clean.
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