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Hodgdon Pyrodex P Pistol Powder

Item # 402658

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Key Features

For up to .45-caliber pistols and rifles
Use in place of black powder
Works as a priming charge

Our Price $19.99

Availability: Backordered
Expected back in stock 07/04/2013

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Product Description

Use Pyrodex P Pistol Powder from Hodgdon in place of black powder in all your pistols and small-bore rifles (up to .45 caliber). Pyrodex P can also be used as a priming charge in firearms with a tortuous or fouled ignition channel or other ignition problems. Compares to 3F black powder on a particle size basis.

The sale of all black powder firearms and ammunition, including gunpowder, primers and percussion caps, is regulated by law in at least six states. You are advised to check your local and state laws regarding the purchase and possession of such products before ordering.

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Hodgdon Pyrodex P Pistol Powder

4.3

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Good value (3)

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9/4/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Used since it came out!

By curley

from Virginia

About Me Homeowner, Hunter

Pros

Easy maintenance
Good value
Works as advertised

Cons

Best Uses

Shooting Competitons
Shooting Ranges
Target Practice

Comments about Hodgdon Pyrodex P Pistol Powder:

I've used this product since they started selling
it. Have never had a problem with ignition or
corrosion. Used in both rifle and cap and ball
pistol

4/20/2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

"P"

By Mike H

from Indiana

Pros

Cons

More corrosive than BP

Best Uses

Comments about Hodgdon Pyrodex P Pistol Powder:

Very corrosive even when compared to real black powder. Its a little more powerful than Goex and less so when compared to Swiss 3F. The two best attributes of this powder is 1. Availability and 2. Its dirt cheap when compared to better powders. "P" will get the job done I just prefer other powders but would use it if the need arose.

1/1/2009

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Works for me.

By txleadhead

from Orange, Texas

About Me Hunter, Plinker

Pros

Cleaner than FFF BP
Good Value

Cons

Best Uses

Medium game
Pest Control
Target Practice

Comments about Hodgdon Pyrodex P Pistol Powder:

Cleaner and harder hitting than blackpowder. No. 11 caps set it off just fine. Does'nt foul my 58 Remington like FFF. Can shoot longer before cleaning. More shots per pound too. It's a keeper.

8/9/2008

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Better than Black

By Red

from Illinois

About Me Recreational shooter

Pros

Easy clean up
Good Value

Cons

Best Uses

Cowboy Action loads

Comments about Hodgdon Pyrodex P Pistol Powder:

I use Pyro P in my small bore muzzle loaders as well as cartridge loads. Easy to measure, good accuracy and much softer fouling than with black powder.

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Q:
Can I use rifle pyrodex powder in a black powder 44 cal revolver? or should I only use the pistol powder?
Asked on 12/22/2009 by Mick from dayton ohio
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  A:
  For smaller calibers and black powder pistols it is best to use the Hodgdon Pyrodex P Pistol Powder. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us here at Gander Mountain and we will be glad to assist you.
  Answered on 12/23/2009 by Brooks from Gander Mountain
Q:
how much volume in grains should i start with? pyrodex p powder in my .44 cal, black powder cva revolver
Asked on 9/20/2009 by davie from grandjunction colo.
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- A:
  No more than 30 grains is recomended by Pietta.
  Answered on 10/21/2009 by Hawk from Pearce, Az.
Q:
Hi im new to BP and i have a bp pistol is this product considered smokeless powder? I was told smokeless is to strong and could cause severe injury and or death any help would be help full
Asked on 8/3/2009 by no clue to BP powder from lemoyne PA
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- A:
  I don't know that they call it "smokeless", but it is a "black powder" substitute. I use it in both my 1858 Remingtons and have had no trouble at all.
  Answered on 10/21/2009 by Hawk from Pearce, Az.
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is this powder one that doesnt foul a pistol much
Asked on 11/26/2008 by rich from irwin pa
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  A:
  That is one of the manufacture best selling points, the fact this item has a different formula (especially for pistols) that helps preserve the life and also not fouling it up.
  Answered on 12/2/2008 by Spencer from Gander Mountain
- A:
  It's cleaner than blackpowder. I use both.
  Answered on 1/1/2009 by txleadhead from Orange, Texas