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Yes, Pyrodex it burns cleaner and I think it's cheaper, any big gun shop or hunting store will have it. they make pellets too but much more expensive per shot and don't work as well in pistols.

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Black powder, or a black powder substitute such as Pyrodex. Smokeless powder (modern gun powder) should not be used in a traditional muzzle loading firearm.


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