Buy black powder?

[colorider]

Anybody know of a local shop that sells Black powder? Not Pyrodex. It?s been a while since I?ve bought it and have no idea who would have it. I know it?s been hard to find.

[Little Dutch]

After spending too much time trying to track some down I ordered from Powder Valley and paid the hazmat. I couldn't find anything within driving distance of CO Springs.

[.455_Hunter]

After spending too much time trying to track some down I ordered from Powder Valley and paid the hazmat. I couldn't find anything within driving distance of CO Springs.

The Manitou Springs shop was out? I got some there in January.

[Little Dutch]

The Manitou Springs shop was out? I got some there in January.

They assured me over the phone, 100% guaranteed, that they had a lot of it in stock. So I dropped everything and drove down there. Paid to park and hiked back to their store. They 100% lied. F those guys.

ETA: sorry for hijacking the original thread. Here's the old thread from when I was looking in 2021:
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/186248-Looking-for-a-pound-of-ff-black-powder?p=2355321&viewfull=1#post2355321

[VolksDragon]

Scheels will have some occasionally, the Johnstown store had some in stock on Sunday.

[colorider]

Thanks fellas. With the price of gas, I'm going to skip the driving around town trying to find it. Also, I don't trust any customer service or store worker to give me an accurate inventory update just to drive there and find that they don't know their ass from a hole in the wall. Seems to be a common issue these days. I've done some research and there is a Pyrodex product that is recommended for the fun little cannon I purchased from a member here last week.

[O2HeN2]

I can probably scout the Mountain Man in Manitou if you're interested.

Even pick some up if it's in stock, but I can't ship, we'd have to mule it up there...

O2

[colorider]

Really appreciate the offer! However, I wouldn’t be able to come to Cs to retrieve it from ya. Nor would I expect you to come all the way to me for deliver. Super generous offer just to go look and buy it for me though!

[ChickNorris]

FYI, I commute between Denver & Colorado Springs near weekly.

Been years since I've been in but Dads' Wholesale used to carry black powder I believe. Tried them?

[O2HeN2]

Really appreciate the offer! However, I wouldn’t be able to come to Cs to retrieve it from ya. Nor would I expect you to come all the way to me for deliver. Super generous offer just to go look and buy it for me though!
I used the term "mule" specifically and deliberately. ...and ChickNorris chimed in on how it could be done. :)

In fact she and I teamed up to get a tube for a Dillon case feeder to someone up North a couple of years ago.

If you're interested in me doing some recon and/or purchasing some, tell me how many Fs and how much.

O2

[colorider]

^^^^ 2f and I can't tell you all how much I appreciate it. I would say 3#

[colorider]

I can make it to Dad's, I just didn't have time today to call them today. Their website is old school (which I actually like in a simplistic way, but WAY lacking in info and what most other websites offer. ) but does not have gun powder listed as an item they stock. I will call on Wednesday and report back to you all! Thanks again for the support to find the unicorn of ignition source for the newly purchased mini cannon! I appreciate it, my neighbors may not. LOL! Last time I bought real fff powder was from the shop on Colfax when I was in high school! Had crates of the Goex in all FF sizes. Good times. Oh, and I'm not that old. Also used to buy "shell crackers" from a place off I70 and federal. Those were a kick in the pants. 12 gauge M80 fired out of a shotgun and exploded 100 yrds in the air with some seriously obnoxious report. Now, can just get something similar online for 100x the price and not as loud. bummer.

[00tec]

They used to be called bird bombs

[O2HeN2]

In stock, can only buy #1 at a time, $37 a pound because Goex is out of business. Please advise.

O2

Ps. He showed me the FFg when I asked to see it :)

[colorider]

Got your text. You all are awesome !

[00tec]

Now, when you get super bored

Skylighter.com

Their kit, a harbor freight rock tumbler, a box of lead balls, a screen, and a bit of water or alcohol. Suddenly it's $5/lb

[colorider]

^^^^^^.
I’ve been a fan of skylighter for years! For this mini cannon, I want to stick with the manufacturer instructed FF and grains. Just for peace of mind. And not turning the cannon into a grenade. I use the home made stuff for my cardboard tube salutes.

[00tec]

^^^^^^.
I’ve been a fan of skylighter for years! For this mini cannon, I want to stick with the manufacturer instructed FF and grains. Just for peace of mind. And not turning the cannon into a grenade. I use the home made stuff for my cardboard tube salutes.

I haven't obtained my tumbler yet, but have everything else. Think I paid $110 for 20lbs in materials. My golf ball cannon is hungry.

[Clint45]

In stock, can only buy #1 at a time, $37 a pound because Goex is out of business.



Looks like they were bought and going back into production soon!

https://freerangeamerican.us/goex-returns/

[O2HeN2]

Looks like they were bought and going back into production soon!

https://freerangeamerican.us/goex-returns/

Good to hear!

O2