4227 Powdwer

[tutti confuso]

have a question on inter-changing 4227 powder in a muzzle loader.... what other smokeless powder can be used thats close ... can Varget be used,. these new inline muzzle loaders are are advertising pressures tested over 126M
anyone have experience in the muzzle loader..

[quickdtoo]

Smokeless powder of any kind can ONLY be used in muzzleloaders designed for smokeless, CVA doesn't make any such rifle, they're designed for blackpowder or blackpowder substitutes. That would apply to the Optima Elite muzzleloader barrels as well, they make no mention of smokeless powder use on their website.

Tim

http://cva.com/products/rifle_optelite.htm

Can I use smokeless powder in my CVA muzzleloader? 
Answer: No. The use of smokeless powder in any CVA muzzleloading firearm is extremely dangerous and may lead to severe injury or death.

Blackpowder and blackpowder substitutes have a constant burn rate, which generates a specific volume of gas during a given time period. Smokeless powder burns progressively faster as pressure builds inside the barrel. This progressive burning creates significantly higher pressures than blackpowder. It is important to remember that blackpowder refers to a specific type of powder, not the color of the powder. Always be sure to use blackpowder or an acceptable substitute, such as Pyrodex®, Triple 7, Pioneer Powder, Clear Shot, or Clean Shot.


http://cva.com/faq/index.htm#6

[quickdtoo]

Here's the Optima Elite owner's manual, same thing, BP or subs only.

Tim

http://www.cva.com/warranty/OptimaEliteWarrantyBook.pdf

[tutti confuso]

sorry ...  i guess i posted this in the wrong place i have shot bp old stuff, so i know not to on skmless but over heard talk of the new inlines are... thanks