Manual

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Black Powder Chart
Showing The Appropriate
Use Of The Various Granulations
FG (commonly called Single “F”)
The muzzleloading enthusiast finds little use for this very
coarse black powder. It’s use is restricted to the large
bore (10, 8, 4 gauge) shotguns of yesterday.
FFG (commonly called Double “F”)
This is a very popular powder for the larger (.45 to .58
cal) rifles. It is also used for 12, 16, and 20 gauge muz-
zleloading shotguns. While it is not considered a pistol
powder, it is sometimes used in very large caliber single
shot pistols. It is recommended for use in the T/C Omega
muzzleloaders.
FFFG (commonly called Triple “F”)
Due to its wide range of uses, Triple “F” is the black pow-
der that is most commonly found on a dealer’s shelf. It is
used in all percussion revolvers, most single shot pistols,
and most of the smaller (under .45 caliber) rifles. In a
pinch, it can also be used to prime a flint lock.
FFFFG (commonly called Four “F”)
The finest of all currently available black powders, Four
“F” is best used for priming flint locks. Due to its limited
use, it is sometimes difficult to obtain.