Originally Posted By: Stan
When I competed seriously in NMLRA patched roundball competition I sifted my black powder before a big match. I had three sifters that were labeled 3f no-go, 3f, and 3f fines. I ended up with a little over 2/3 lb. of very consistent granulated powder, out of a pound can, for the matches.

I shot some unbelievable groups with that sifted powder.

SRH


That was old Goex. Today, Swiss powder will beat modern Goex badly and without sifting. The old Goex wasn't bad powder at various times. It was certainly the best available. But times have changed and Goex has not kept up with the competition.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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