From: Paul Bartomioli, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
pyrodex is hygroscopic. have used it for 15 years. however, it is not
as bad as black powder. it can still damage firearms if they are not
cleaned scrupulously.
it's major advantage over black is that is not an explosive, as black
is. strike
From: David Chappell - UK, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yes, the residue from Pyrodex is hygroscopic, but then so
is the residue from black powder.
I have burnt both Pyrodex and black powder on mild steel
plates, and left the results outside. The BP one rusted,
but the Pyrodex one was etched after a few
From: Nik Jones, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Isn't the residue Pyrodex leaves hygroscopic i.e. attracts
water. This is why it needs to be cleaned ASAP after
firing. I think the primer residue is even more harmful,
though - certainly my nipples are in worse nick than my
barrel.
Nik Jones
Wrexham, UK
