Home-made BP - the sulfurless type
Is there a disadvantage to sulfurless blackpowder? I shoot a flint lock, I hear the burn rate is slower, but will this be so slow as to be noticeable with the priming powder in the pan? I want home made stuff and I am aware that it is by some estimates 30-50% less powerful than the commercial BP but at the same time I dont want to be able to count a second long delay between pulling the trigger and the main charge going off.
I hear the suggested ratio is 3/4 KNO 3 and 1/5 to 1/4 wiillow wood charcoal and binder (volumetric)
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