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05-30-2017, 09:39 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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Black Powder
I am ISO black powder for my canon. Haven't had to buy any for years. I am in the Edmonton area. Any suggestions on where to purchase some would be greatly appreciated .
Thanks
J
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05-30-2017, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Thorsby
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Last time I looked Thorsby Home Hardware had some, so did R&T Firearms in Warburg. I've got a full pound of Goex 2F at home I could sell you if needed but I'd imagine most places that sell powder should have some.
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05-30-2017, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western alberta
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I haven't had luck at wholesale for a while. Last batch I got was Kamloops. You may want to use pyrodex or 777. I don't use them due to the antiques I shoot. I know im good with black.
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05-30-2017, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Morinville
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Caroline Supplies in Caroline and Proline Shooters in Calgary has some Goex.
Last edited by Huntsman; 05-30-2017 at 11:32 AM.
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05-30-2017, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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I have been using pyrodex but it doesn't keep as well as good old FFF . I've had a hard time in the past finding any black powder.
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05-30-2017, 11:40 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Near Edmonton
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Caroline Supplies is the GOEX distributor for Alberta, but they aren't cheap. If you go to the BP shoot at SPFG, open to all, you can usually pickup BP for half what Caroline Supplies sells it for. Last one was this past week end, next is Sept 9th and 10th. blackpowder@spfga.org
The Edm and Calgary gun shows usually has some at good prices as well
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05-30-2017, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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I picked up GOEX at Edmonton Cabela's before, and I assume they still carry it. Others already have better suggestions for cheaper pricing, but if you need it you need it, so I thought I'd mention Cabela's
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05-30-2017, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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I want to know how big the cannon is!!!! Pictures?
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05-30-2017, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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I see cabellas has it in stock , I'm not in a panic to get it so i will look for the better pricing. As soon as I figure out how to put a picture of it up I will. As far as a caliber....... Lets just say it shoots golf balls a long ways lol
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05-30-2017, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Slave Lake AB
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Hillfolk musket out of Saskatchewan sells a German bp that I find to be excellent quality and for a LOT cheaper than goex or swiss
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05-30-2017, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western alberta
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Let's see this cannon!
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05-31-2017, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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Here's a pic of my baby canon.
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05-31-2017, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Thorsby
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Nice!
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05-31-2017, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western alberta
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Do you have a turnbuckle at the back for elevation?
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05-31-2017, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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No , I didn't incorporate one into the build , although it would be very easy to do. I've only ever shot it for effect not accuracy , 95% of the time I just put blank loads in and make a big BOOM . I am getting it ready for Canada day this year .
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05-31-2017, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Quick question...
How far from the back of the chamber do you drill the fuse hole, and how big?
It's a golf ball bore, if that makes any difference.
Thanks
Last edited by lindenite; 05-31-2017 at 10:38 AM.
Reason: More info
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05-31-2017, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Do you use a patched golf ball?
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05-31-2017, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lindenite
Quick question...
How far from the back of the chamber do you drill the fuse hole, and how big?
It's a golf ball bore, if that makes any difference.
Thanks
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The bore is 15.5" deep. I have a 5/32 hole drilled at 15.25"
I hope this answers your question
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05-31-2017, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgvande
Do you use a patched golf ball?
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No I don't
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05-31-2017, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deasoninc
The bore is 15.5" deep. I have a 5/32 hole drilled at 15.25"
I hope this answers your question
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Thanks, it does.
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06-04-2017, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western alberta
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Have you shot this thing yet?
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06-04-2017, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: On the border in Lloydminster
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What do load for blanks? I have .50 cal cannon I tried packing dry then some wet newspaper didn't get the bang I hoped for
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06-05-2017, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgvande
Have you shot this thing yet?
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I've shot this many many times over the years . Makes your heart stop when it goes off lol
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06-05-2017, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bat119
What do load for blanks? I have .50 cal cannon I tried packing dry then some wet newspaper didn't get the bang I hoped for
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Here is my procedure for loading blanks .
1-install fuse , length to determine count down
2-put black powder in (I use 3 film canisters)
3-saran wrap , lots of saran wrap. Pack down gently
4-now that i have a barrier between the powder and the rest of the boar i start packing in the tin foil. The more you pack in the bigger the boom .
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06-22-2017, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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where to get black powder
Try calling Ken @ Alberta Guides 1-780-478-1988. He's in Edmonton. Has Goex and Swiss, usually pretty good prices too. Good luck
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06-22-2017, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deasoninc
Here is my procedure for loading blanks .
1-install fuse , length to determine count down
2-put black powder in (I use 3 film canisters)
3-saran wrap , lots of saran wrap. Pack down gently
4-now that i have a barrier between the powder and the rest of the boar i start packing in the tin foil. The more you pack in the bigger the boom .
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Wow, that seems like a LOT of powder.
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06-23-2017, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: County of Leduc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buck12
Try calling Ken @ Alberta Guides 1-780-478-1988. He's in Edmonton. Has Goex and Swiss, usually pretty good prices too. Good luck
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Thanks for the info , I to am in the Edmonton area so I will give him a call.
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