Re: MtMan-List: Black Powder

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JD, iirc (if i recall correctly) powder was not originally packaged by
fineness grades, but did change as it was carried around and ground itself
down.  The coarser stuff was used down the barrel; the finer in the pan, as it
ignited faster. i think the age old advice of working up a load (powder
fineness and quantity, patch thickness, ball size combo) for YOUR own
particular rifle is still the best advice. they all shoot different, even two
made by the same manufacturer.                YHS, Shootz Himself