Powder is available at Graf & Son so I ordered 6 lbs and it came today. I feel much more secure how that I have fuel for my longrifles. It's actually Goex powder with a not-too-bad cost.
I am WELL stocked, but it is good to know those that didn't plan are able to get some.
I usually buy Graf's brand which is cheaper and, maybe, just a bit cleaner burning than GOEX. It's really relabeled Schuetzen powder from Germany.
For a bit more oomph in my loads, I use Olde Eynsford powder.
Great ! So we are now expecting to see some pictures of your shooting results.
You WILL NOT like my shooting results! The only way I can (now) shoot a decent group is to let someone else hold the gun/aim/pull the trigger! cuch
Also the Graf's powder is now made by Goex and no longer imported. The rest of my powder is still with a friend in VA. Just don't know when/how I'll reunite with it. Extra lead is down there too. :'(
Quote from: Hanshi on April 10, 2021Also the Graf's powder is now made by Goex and no longer imported.
Thank you for the news on that. Is it straight regular GOEX or a different particle size?
It comes in 1F, 2F & 3F & 4F I got 3F.
Quote from: Hanshi on April 10, 2021
You WILL NOT like my shooting results! The only way I can (now) shoot a decent group is to let someone else hold the gun/aim/pull the trigger!
You can try reducing the number of shots in your groups. I get satisfactory results by reducing the number of shots in a string to one. My groups usually measure about 0.495 inches ....... pretty impressive shooting eh?
I am considering getting the Graf brand. How do y'all like it?
Quote from: bmtshooter on April 10, 2021
Quote from: Hanshi on April 10, 2021
You can try reducing the number of shots in your groups. I get satisfactory results by reducing the number of shots in a string to one. My groups usually measure about 0.495 inches ....... pretty impressive shooting eh?
I've done that and the ball always keyholes. [hmm]
Quote from: Hanshi on April 10, 2021
You WILL NOT like my shooting results! The only way I can (now) shoot a decent group is to let someone else hold the gun/aim/pull the trigger! cuch
Also the Graf's powder is now made by Goex and no longer imported. The rest of my powder is still with a friend in VA. Just don't know when/how I'll reunite with it. Extra lead is down there too. :'(
Lead? Why lead just shows up in the strangest places sometimes.
Quote from: Cherrybow1 on April 10, 2021
I am considering getting the Graf brand. How do y'all like it?
Oh! No complaints. I don't look at powder like most do. What I buy is perfect! In other words, if it was any finer I wouldn't be able to afford it. And if it were any worse I wouldn't want it.
UPDATE! I bought from Graf's just before the shortage when the fit hit the shan. As all of you well know Goex is closed and won't start back making powder for months (+ or -). So it's been a while since Graf's had to find a new powder supplier (Schuetzen??) to take up the slack. I barely dodged the bullet with my order. thmbsup
I also was able to pick up a few cans of Goex and half a can of 3F Swiss. The Swiss really shines in my .32.
Cleaning up my gun room...came up with about a dozen cans of black. Guess I'm not hurting for this month shooting with my grandson....
I was able to pick up a couple lbs of KIX 3F at the Woolaroc traders fair. My 45 cal Natchez Poor Boy sure likes it thmbsup
have three lbs of goex and 1/2 pound of pyrodex , with the amount of shooting I do these days I`m okay for a while !
Quote from: beowulf on June 26, 2022
have three lbs of goex and 1/2 pound of pyrodex , with the amount of shooting I do these days I`m okay for a while !
The Pyrodex will do you service in the caplocks and the Goex will last for a good amount of shooting as long as you don't use huge charges in big calibers. I have a bit more than that and I get to shoot very little these days. On the plus side I mostly have been shooting - the few times I've gotten out the past year - the .32 and .36. I rarely shoot anything above .45 since I don't hunt now. And the .45 doesn't use but 60 to 70 grains.