No. In general you should never use smokeless powder in a firearm designed specifically for black powder. To do so may be very dangerous. If in doubt, have the gun inspected by a qualified gunsmith and only fire smokeless powder in the gun if a properly qualified gunsmith tells you it is safe to do so.
Using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder can cause serious injury or death due to the higher pressure and faster burn rate of the smokeless powder. It can lead to catastrophic failure of the firearm. It is important to always use the type of powder recommended by the manufacturer for your specific muzzleloader.
The first type of gunpowder was black powder which created smoke. Some firearms and other non-firearm related items use black powder for other uses (historical recreation). Most firearms nowadays that have cartridged bullets use a smokeless powder.
Pour poudre vives means it was made for smokeless powder (not for black powder, in other words it was made after smokeless powder came into common use).
It is illegal to purchase or possess black powder for use in modern firearms like the Barrett M82. Black powder is considered an explosive and is highly regulated under federal law. It is recommended to use commercially available smokeless powders specifically designed for these firearms.
Depends on the cartridge, Early cartridges used black powder, Modern cartridges use smokeless powder, based on nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin. There are hundreds of different smokeless powders that have different recipes, grain shapes, and burning rates.
black powder ONLY................revolvers for smokeless powder to not start until early 1900's
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Black powder, or a BP substitute such as Pyrodex. NEVER use smokeless powder. For bullets, either a lead bullet made for muzzleloaders, or a muzzleloading sabot and matching bullet. You need to read the owner's manual. If you do not have one, contact CVA thru their website.
In 1884 Paul Vielle invented a smokeless powder called Poudre B (short for poudre blanche—white powder. This was used in the Lebel rifle, shown above.
Felon = Federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. It is considered illegal in every state for a convicted felon to be in possession of a firearm. By definition, a firearm is a weapon that is designed to expel a projectile by the action of smokeless or black powder. A felony firearm charge can also be brought against convicted felon who is found in possession of a firearm, regardless of the intended or actual use of the weapon. The offense level for this type of felony firearm crime also varies by state but is greater when the gun is loaded, kept or used unlawfully. The laws governing the penalties for felony firearm crimes vary by state and the specific circumstances of the crime. A person can also be charged in a felony firearm case when they knowingly purchase a firearm for a felon, an offense called "straw" purchasing. It is also a felony firearm crime to purchase, or otherwise handle, a firearm with the intent of furnishing it to a convicted felon.
To pour black powder into the barrel of a muzzleloading firearm, a funnel designed for this purpose should be used. This funnel helps direct the powder into the barrel while minimizing spillage and ensuring a safe and controlled loading process. It's essential to use a funnel that fits snugly into the muzzle to prevent accidental spills and to maintain safety while handling black powder. Additionally, always follow safety guidelines and handle black powder with care.