Montefeltro Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hello If a gun is nitro proofed to shoot say 32g (ounce and an eighth) with a modern cartridge, will it be able to shoot a black power cartridge of a similar load? Would it have to be black powder proofed too or just nitro proof? I was under the impression that modern cartridges put more stress on the barrels than a black powder cartridge in the same load, is this true? I have an Army & Navy hammer gun with steel barrels that are nitro proofed up to an ounce and an eighth (32g). I wanted to try a few black powder cartridges on special occasions and I didn’t want to damage the gun Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 "any suggestions?" don't go to blackpowder. Yes it is safe and fine to shoot. It is messy though. You'll need to thoroughly <clean/dry/reoil> everything after every trip you use it. If it is novelty factor, just pick up a cheap SxS for 100 quid and use that instead of a 'nice' gun. thanks, rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus69 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hello If a gun is nitro proofed to shoot say 32g (ounce and an eighth) with a modern cartridge, will it be able to shoot a black power cartridge of a similar load? Yes Would it have to be black powder proofed too or just nitro proof? Just nitro proof I was under the impression that modern cartridges put more stress on the barrels than a black powder cartridge in the same load, is this true? Yes I have an Army & Navy hammer gun with steel barrels that are nitro proofed up to an ounce and an eighth (32g). I wanted to try a few black powder cartridges on special occasions and I didn’t want to damage the gun Any suggestions? My only suggestion is to make sure you thoroughly clean the barrels with copious amounts of water after you've shot black down them as water is the only stuff that'll get rid of it. Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montefeltro Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 **** that for a laugh, I'll stick to normal cartridges. Sounds like a nightmare shooting black powder. Maybe that's why some many old guns are in a right ol state with heavily pitted barrels after shooting black powder. Thanks for your advice. I might slip one into my Dads pocket when he shoots his new Miroku fir the first time this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 **** that for a laugh, I'll stick to normal cartridges. Sounds like a nightmare shooting black powder. Maybe that's why some many old guns are in a right ol state with heavily pitted barrels after shooting black powder. Indeed its highly corrosive and the reason shotgun cleaning (as well as any other blackpowder firearm) was essential, modern nitro powders and chrome lined barrels minimalise the risk of corrosion. IF you do decide to shoot some BP read this first http://www.ehow.com/how_2071944_clean-black-powder-firearm.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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