Black Powder Purchase

russ498 · Mar 20, 2021

A friend (RJP3579) and I are planning to purchase GOEX black powder from Track of the Wolf. We each want 5 pounds. We are looking for either 3 or 8 other people to join the purchase. They will only ship 1 or 2 cases of 25 one pound cans. The cannot ship more than 50 pounds at one time due to explosives regulations. They have F, FF, FFF and FFFF. They will mix within the cases. They are all $26.92 each can. We would like to deal in 5 can blocks for simplicity sake. We are both located in Pasadena and are Members of Garrison Rifle club and AGC. We are also both retired Police. Call Russ at 443-517-3375, or russ.hewitt.jr@verizon.net

Treedoc1 · Mar 20, 2021

Might be worth the short drive. Just outside of Winchester
http://blackpowderva.com/
$22 for Goex

Threeband · Mar 20, 2021

Treedoc1 said:
Might be worth the short drive. Just outside of Winchester
http://blackpowderva.com/
$22 for Goex

You beat me to it: I was going to post the same link.

This is the place to buy the Holy Black in any quantity over two pounds. It's where all the N-SSA Skirmishers shop.

John from MD · Mar 20, 2021

Threeband said:
You beat me to it: I was going to post the same link.

This is the place to buy the Holy Black in any quantity over two pounds. It's where all the N-SSA Skirmishers shop.

You have to make an appointment or go on a skirmish day but he won't open until the matches are over. He does have the best prices and selection.

toppkatt · Mar 20, 2021

All of the above. At the price Track of the Wolf sells it the cost is lower at Back Creek Gun Shop. Additionally, if you are driving there you avoid the HAZMAT fees which shoot the cost up much higher. For a 2.5-3 hour drive I'd do that. HAZMAT can run $25-50.
Only thing is, he doesn't carry Swiss Cavier which my rifle seems to like better than the regular Swiss. Swiss seems to burn cleaner than GOEX or Olde Eynsford and a bit more umpf per Grain so use a little less. YMMV

Threeband · Mar 20, 2021

I used to stop there when leaving Fort Shenandoah. Always a big line of cars and trucks.

It's a really nice area for a day trip or a weekend getaway, so call ahead to make an appointment and plan accordingly.

Or just join the N-SSA.

John from MD · Mar 20, 2021

toppkatt said:
All of the above. At the price Track of the Wolf sells it the cost is lower at Back Creek Gun Shop. Additionally, if you are driving there you avoid the HAZMAT fees which shoot the cost up much higher. For a 2.5-3 hour drive I'd do that. HAZMAT can run $25-50.
Only thing is, he doesn't carry Swiss Cavier which my rifle seems to like better than the regular Swiss. Swiss seems to burn cleaner than GOEX or Olde Eynsford and a bit more umpf per Grain so use a little less. YMMV

Swiss definitely burns cleaner and has more umpf. If I shoot my 50 cal flinter with Goex, I use 60 grains of 3f. If I use Swiss, I use 50 grains and get the same results.

I read an interesting article somewhere that explained what wood the Swiss powder is made from as well as the process. Olde Einsford was Goex's attempt to get market share back but IMHO, it isn't worth the extra cost. Now, cartridge shooters love it so for them it may be worth it.

toppkatt · Mar 20, 2021

Threeband said:
I used to stop there when leaving Fort Shenandoah. Always a big line of cars and trucks.

It's a really nice area for a day trip or a weekend getaway, so call ahead to make an appointment and plan accordingly.

Or just join the N-SSA.

If you buy it in bulk (i.e. a bag) it's usually cheaper (you just need to repackage into a proper container with lot number etc). I think N-SSA members might get a further discount.

John from MD · Mar 20, 2021

toppkatt said:
If you buy it in bulk (i.e. a bag) it's usually cheaper (you just need to repackage into a proper container with lot number etc). I think N-SSA members might get a further discount.

Does he still sell it in 5# bags?

epps1919 · Mar 20, 2021

1 lb , 5 lb, and 25lb. Bags

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John from MD · Mar 20, 2021

epps1919 said:
1 lb , 5 lb, and 25lb. Bags

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CooL.

noahhh · Mar 20, 2021

Way back in my blackpowder heyday, my buddies and I divvied up a 25 pound bag. One guy volunteered to go get it, his first trip, and he arrived back with the powder in a box in the bed of his truck- and he was wearing a hard hat, safety goggles, and welder's gloves. He seriously was taking no chances if it blew up during the drive. (Never mind the fact he would've been a black speck on I-81 had those 25 pounds blown up, hard hat or not.)

Archeryrob · Mar 21, 2021

LOL, but the hardhat and goggles would have kept his head intact so he could be identified.

rseymorejr · Mar 21, 2021

Archeryrob said:
LOL, but the hardhat and goggles would have kept his head intact so he could be identified.

And left something to put in the casket

russ498 · Mar 21, 2021

Still interested In Purchase.

Thanks for the information, but Winchester, VA. is a 4 hour round trip plus a tank of gas. I would save $24.60 on five cans. It would cost way more in gas, plus the time.

I am still looking for people to go in on 1 or 2 cases at $26.92 each. The stuff is almost impossible to find. We are in Pasadena near Baltimore. Or, if anyone else is going to be making a trip South, I would chip in for your gas if you could pick up a few cans for me.

delaware_export · Mar 21, 2021

Same problem as you Russ. Where I am, it’s a 10hr round trip to the nearest goex / real bp dealer. Tried the split order an order with folks on our local board, with zero takers.

The hazmat charge is a killer, you need at least several folks to make it seem reasonable. Got zero interest.

rseymorejr · Mar 21, 2021

You can always make a day of it and stop by Harper's Ferry or go a little further and see Luray Caverns (also an antique car museum there)

John from MD · Mar 21, 2021

rseymorejr said:
You can always make a day of it and stop by Harper's Ferry or go a little further and see Luray Caverns (also an antique car museum there)

That's a great suggestion that the wife and I do whenever we get the chance. Here is the NSSA calendar link for when they have activities.

http://www.n-ssa.org/calendar

russ498 · Mar 21, 2021

delaware_export said:
Same problem as you Russ. Where I am, it’s a 10hr round trip to the nearest goex / real bp dealer. Tried the split order an order with folks on our local board, with zero takers.

The hazmat charge is a killer, you need at least several folks to make it seem reasonable. Got zero interest.

Track of the Wolf says the $26.92 price includes shipping and hazmat fees. The only unknown is whether they charge Maryland tax. If they do, the price becomes $28.53 per can/pound.

russ498 · Mar 21, 2021

Again, PM, call 443-517-3375 or russ.hewitt.jr@verizon.net if interested. it will cost $134.60 if they don't charge us tax or $142.68 if they do. That is for 5 pounds of any GOEX blend you like, including mix and match.

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