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Post by ET on Sept 27, 2019 19:17:54 GMT -5
Looking for additional info for a friend concerning Black-MZ and Blue-MZ.
Any experience or additional knowledge of this Black Powder substitute would be appreciated.
Ed
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Post by GMB54-120 on Sept 28, 2019 8:47:04 GMT -5
Black-MZ is basically an American Pioneer Powder product. Alliant does not even make it. Very similar to the other APP powders and Shockeys. I was under the impression its been discontinued and APP is having some problems. Overall it yields pretty poor speed but it ignites easily. Its a very chunky powder, often referred to as kitty litter. Clumps quite often a new bottle. Same patent# as all APP products. patents.google.com/patent/US5557151A/enBlue-MZ is nothing more than IMR Whitehots. Same patent# and chemical composition. Just compare the SDS...Same stuff patents.google.com/patent/US7914633B1/en Current Assignee Hodgdon Powder Co Inc BlueMZ Sodium Benzoate 20% Dextrin 5% Potassium Nitrate 50% Potassium Perchlorate 25% IMR Whitehot Sodium Benzoate 20% Dextrin 5% Potassium Nitrate 50% Potassium Perchlorate 25% |
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Post by ET on Sept 28, 2019 10:34:29 GMT -5
GMB54-120
Thanks for your feedback and additional info.
Ed
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Post by GMB54-120 on Sept 28, 2019 10:36:39 GMT -5
If your friend is using a percussion rifle the BlackMZ does have the advantage of being super easy to ignite and cleans up much easier than Pyrodex. Far less corrosive too.
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Post by ET on Sept 28, 2019 20:01:20 GMT -5
If your friend is using a percussion rifle the BlackMZ does have the advantage of being super easy to ignite and cleans up much easier than Pyrodex. Far less corrosive too. Thanks again. My friend is already using White Hots. So I'm going to advise him to stick with them. He just started muzzle loading and I have been trying to teach him some good safety habits as well, especially when his shooting station is nearby, chuckle. Ed |
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