Swiss No.1 Black Powder (4Fg) 1Kg Bottle

This is made entirely with alder buckthorn charcoal and looks rather like graphite. Our shooting powder is graded 1-5 under the European classification system, and 1Fg-4Fg using the Anglo-American scale. These classes identify the dimensions and number of corns per gram (see table). It is crucial to choose the right type of gunpowder for best results. This powder is much sought for competitive target shooting because of its high, constant performance. The numerous world records obtained using our powders are testimony to their quality and performance.

Each batch of powder is quality-tested in a test gun. We carry out trial shoots, drawing up a trial protocol which includes, notably, the characteristics of the projectile used, its speed (VO), the powder charge, dispersal at target, granulometry, humidity level and gravimetric weight. Shooting Powder No. 1 is recommended for pistol shooting and the others for long guns.

SHOOTING POWDER
Type	Corns	Granulation	Main Use
	per gram	(mm)
N°1 (4 Fg)	10 000 - 15 000	0,250 - 0,500	Smaller calibre percussion pistols & percussion revolvers
N°2 (3 Fg)	3 000 - 5 000	0,500 - 0,800	Flintlock pistols, percussion pistols, revolvers & shotguns
N° 3 (2 Fg)	1 000 - 2 000	0,650 - 1,200	Medium calibre rifles, larger calibre shotguns & small cannon
N°4 (1 1/2 Fg)	700 - 900	0,850 - 1,200	Larger calibre muskets, percussion rifles
N°5 (1 Fg)	430 - 480	1,200 - 1,600	Larger calibre shotguns and wild fowling

A black powder certificate and RCA document are required for purchase.

PLEASE NOTE:
BLACK POWDER IS NO LONGER HELD ON THE PREMISES SO THEREFORE COLLECTION IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE TELEPHONE YOUR ORDER OR ORDER ONLINE, ALLOW 24 HOURS BEFORE COLLECTION!