My impression of black powder is that it can ignite under compression. So I'm thinking standard smokeless powder measures that can cut grains would be a no-go?
Does this also hold true for Pyrodex?
I'm curious what the correct and safe procedure for loading say .45 Colt with black powder would be so as to avoid accidental combustion of the powder?
Seems like other than more loads per pound of powder, and of course it's smokeless... there may not be any real velocity advantage to the use of something like Trail Boss powder. Granted those *are* advantages, but it seems possible that BP or Pyrodex loads might actually be able to provide higher velocities safely?
Does this also hold true for Pyrodex?
I'm curious what the correct and safe procedure for loading say .45 Colt with black powder would be so as to avoid accidental combustion of the powder?
Seems like other than more loads per pound of powder, and of course it's smokeless... there may not be any real velocity advantage to the use of something like Trail Boss powder. Granted those *are* advantages, but it seems possible that BP or Pyrodex loads might actually be able to provide higher velocities safely?