Hodgdon Pyrodex RS

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  • Major Tom
    Very Senior Member - OFC
    • Aug 2009
    • 6181

    #1

    Hodgdon Pyrodex RS

    I have been searching for loading data using Hodgdon Pyrodex RS in the 45-70 original trapdoors. Hodgdon's website does not give load data. I would use this powder under a 405 and 500gr. lead bullet. What would be a good starting load for each bullet? I normally use ffg black powder, but would like to have an alternate powder. I know not to leave air space between powdr and bullet and would use either bullet compressed loads or a filler.
    Thank you
  • mannparks
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2010
    • 377

    #2
    No air space and no filler, that bout says it.
    Charles

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    • dave
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 6778

      #3
      Pyrodex is loaded with a 'volume' eqivalent of black powder, all substitutes are as far as I know.
      You can never go home again.

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