Pyrodex Pellets

Published on August 31, 2019
Duration: 4:19

This video provides a practical guide to loading Pyrodex Pistol Pellets into a Remington New Model Army .44 caliber revolver. Dustin Winegar, demonstrating high technical proficiency, details the process of inserting pellets and seating .454 round balls, emphasizing careful handling to avoid pellet damage. The review includes live-fire chronograph data, showing an average velocity of 1069.3 FPS with a tight 10 FPS spread when outliers are excluded, highlighting the consistency of the Pyrodex pellets when loaded correctly.

Quick Summary

Pyrodex Pistol Pellets are pre-measured 30-grain charges for .44/.45 cap and ball revolvers. Load pellets using a handling tool, then seat .454 round balls carefully to avoid crushing. Testing showed an average velocity of 1069.3 FPS with excellent consistency.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Pyrodex Pellets
  2. 00:23Pyrodex Pellet Specifications
  3. 00:46Loading Procedure Demonstration
  4. 01:17Live Fire Range Testing
  5. 02:32Ballistics Data Analysis
  6. 03:40Conclusion & Loading Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Pyrodex Pistol Pellets?

Pyrodex Pistol Pellets are pre-measured charges designed for .44/.45 caliber cap and ball revolvers. Each pellet is equivalent to 30 grains of black powder, offering a convenient and consistent alternative to loose powder for muzzleloading firearms.

How do you load Pyrodex Pellets into a revolver?

Load one pellet per chamber using a handling tool to avoid skin oils. Then, seat a .454 round ball firmly but without crushing the pellet. Finally, place a percussion cap on each nipple for ignition.

What is the performance of Pyrodex Pistol Pellets?

In testing with a Remington New Model Army, Pyrodex pellets achieved an average velocity of 1069.3 FPS with a tight 10 FPS spread, demonstrating good consistency when loaded properly without crushing.

What is the recommended caliber for Pyrodex Pistol Pellets?

Pyrodex Pistol Pellets are specifically designed for .44 and .45 caliber cap and ball revolvers. The video demonstrates their use with a .44 caliber Remington New Model Army, loading .454 diameter round balls.

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