Hodgdon Reference Data for Loading Triple 7 (777) and Pyrodex

Finding the right load for blackpowder substitutes can be a bit tricky. Many forums and online groups push the use of real blackpowder, but often times it is hard to come by. Blackpowder substitutes are often more affordable and more readily available to a larger audience.

If you are looking for the right load data for your muzzleloader, it’s always best to go to the manufacture of your muzzleloader, the projectile, and the propellent you are using. While the information they are able to give you may still require finessing on your part, it will be a safe place to start.

Click the button below to check out the load data for Hodgdon’s popular blackpowder substitutes

Web Blasts | Muzzle Blasts January 2021

This is an excerpt of an article that appeared first in the January 2021 Issue of Muzzle Blasts Magazine. Join the NMLRA Today to receive this great publication.

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Rugged Gear – The older I get the more I prefer to use a gun cart. The longer and larger the match is the more I use my cart. While home-made carts serve the purpose, they can also be heavy and bulky. Rugged Gear offers folding, light, heavy-duty gun carts that roll over rough ground like a breeze. They offer muzzle up or muzzle down in two to four gun models.

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Autotrickler – Accuracy is based on consistency. I know some of you do cartridge competitive shooting so you will want to check out this fully automatic powder measure and trickler com-bined. Get the exact charge every time.

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The High Road – If you enjoy shooting, any type of shooting, and facet of shooting, you will find value in the High Road forum. From hunting to hand guns, activism to blackpowder, you’ll find kindred spirits here.

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Midway – Just about anything you need for shoot-ing, any type of shooting, is at Midway. Need tools or gun parts? Midway has a massive selec-tion. And Midway fully supports our right to bear arms. Not all suppliers do that.

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US History Images – This website is a collection of free-use images from the time of the Vikings in North America to the US Civil War. There are thousands of images.

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Reproduction Fabrics – Nothing stands out more than the wrong color or design on clothing during a re-enactment. It’s like seeing a wrist-watch or modern glasses during a mock battle. Get the right, historically accurate fabric here. They narrow it down by time period. 

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Williamsburg Shops – As long as you’re shopping, be sure to check the range of products here; toys to jewelry, clothing to cooking. They also have furniture and chocolate candy. If you lone mag-nolias, they have many related items.

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How To Sew Leather By Hand – Ignore what the address says, the top of this page covers hand sewing leather! “Have you ever wondered how to create or repair leather items without using an in-dustrial sewing machine? Here, I'll show you how to make beautiful leather pieces using a manual saddle stitch technique.”

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How To Sew Leather – This guy also shows you how to sew leather, but he uses items commonly found around the house. While his results are not as professional as the previous website, it does get the job done without spending a hundred dollars or more on tools.

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How To Make A Dakota Fire – Most of us build cooking fires wrong. The US Army used to build massive cooking trench kitchen using the same technique shown here. I question that any Dako-tas used this method but I wouldn’t be surprised if the troops chasing them did.

Have something to share? If you find an interesting website related to muzzleloading or muzzleloading accoutrements, send me a message at alanjamesgarbers@yahoo.com and I’ll check it out.

Donald Jay Wells - NMLRA Last Relay

Donald Jay Wells, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully with his niece and nephew by his side, on January 5, 2021. He was born on August 10, 1943 in Evansville the son of Irvin and Geneva (Sharp) Wells. Donald was a 1962 graduate of St. Paul High School. He worked and retired from Cummins in Columbus, Indiana.
He was a proud member of the National Guard and was a lifetime member of the NRA and NMLRA. He was a skilled woodworker and machinist. He was also the owner of Wells Manufacturing.
Donny will always be remembered as a great friend to all that knew him. He was known to play practical jokes on friends and family and always kept them on their toes and laughing.
Survivors include: Twin Brother, Ronald Ray Wells of Greensburg; Nephew, Dennis (Lisa) Wells of Greensburg; Niece, Jennifer (Chad) Ford of Georgetown, Texas; Great Nephew, Lane Wells; Great Nieces, Aubrey Ford, Remington Ford, and Savannah Keifer. He was preceded in death by his Parents and Aunt and Uncle Doloris and Sig Kofoid.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Private burial will be held at the South Park Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to NMLRA Hospice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.