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powder, it is sometimes used in very large caliber single shot pis-

tols.

FFFG (Commonly called Triple “F”) It is used in all percussion revolvers,

most single shot pistols, and most of the smaller (under .45 cali-

ber) rifles.

FFFFG (Commonly called Four “F”) The finest of all currently available

blackpowders, Four “F” is best for priming flintlocks. Due to its lim-

ited use, it is sometimes difficult to obtain.

The second type of propellant acceptable for use in CVA muzzleloading

firearms is PYRODEX. Pyrodex is a propellant designed for use in percussion

rifles, pistols and shotguns found to be in good shooting condition by a compe-

tent gunsmith. Pyrodex relates closely to blackpowder on a volume to volume

basis, not the weight of the charge. In other words, a scoop type measure set to

dispense 100 grains of blackpowder will dispense roughly 72 grains of Pyrodex

(Pyrodex is bulkier). This lighter charge weight of Pyrodex will fill the measure

and provide a charge which is ballistically similar to 100 grains of blackpowder

of the appropriate granulation. Used in this manner, Pyrodex will yield approxi-

mately the same velocities and pressures as blackpowder. Pyrodex is currently

available in three granulations. These types and their uses are listed below:

PYRODEX RS (rifle & shotgun) Designed for use in all calibers of

percussion muzzleloading rifles and

shotguns. Pyrodex Select has simi-

lar loading characteristics to RS.

PYRODEX P (pistol powder) Designed for use in percussion

muzzleloading pistols and cap &

ball revolvers. Also used in small

caliber rifles.

PYRODEX CTG (cartridge powder) Designed for use in blackpowder

cartridges. This powder is not suited

for use in muzzleloading firearms.

The third type of propellant acceptable for CVA In-Line rifles is PYRODEX

PELLETS.

Pyrodex Pellets for .50 caliber come in two grain equivalents (as of this

printing 1/01) – 50 grains and 30 grains. Pellets may be combined into multiple

pellet loads to create several different grain equivalent loads. Pyrodex pellets

are available in 60 grain equivalents for .54 caliber in-line rifles. For .45 caliber

CVA In-Line rifles, .44 caliber Pyrodex Pellets are recommended. These are

available in 30 grain increments only.

Pyrodex Pellets contain a black ignitor on one end. For best ignition, this

ignitor end of the pellet should be placed into the barrel first.

When using Pyrodex Pellets in CVA In-Line rifles the Musket Cap or 209

primer ignition system is recommended. This system provides the hotter flash

necessary to ensure efficient ignition of the entire pellet charge.

Pyrodex Pellets are the only propellant which can be used to create

“magnum” loads for CVA “magnum” capable in-line rifles. CVA “magnum”

capable rifles include all bolt action in-lines and any year 2001+ Eclipse