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.
Smokeless gunpowder became common in military use during the late 19th century, particularly after the introduction of smokeless powders like nitrocellulose in the 1880s. The French army was among the first to adopt it in 1886, followed by other nations as its advantages over traditional black powder became evident. By the early 1900s, smokeless gunpowder had largely replaced black powder in most firearms and artillery.
black powder ONLY................revolvers for smokeless powder to not start until early 1900's
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modern smokeless powder
Muzzleloaders typically use black powder or smokeless powder as propellant. Black powder is a traditional choice, made from a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur, offering a characteristic smoky discharge. Smokeless powder, while less common in traditional muzzleloading, is sometimes used in modern muzzleloaders designed for it due to its higher efficiency and lower residue. Always ensure that the appropriate type of powder is used for your specific muzzleloader model.
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.