How to Make Cleaner and More Powerful Sporting Black Powder

TLDRLearn the process of making sporting black powder that is cleaner and more powerful than Swiss black powder.

Key insights

🧪Refine all nitrates for high-quality ingredients

🔥Use high-efficiency mill for 24 hours

🔬Brass media results in cleaner powder

⏱️Milling time of 24 hours for optimal results

👨‍🔬Screen powder for sport use or press into pucks

Q&A

Where can I buy high-quality potassium nitrate?

You can buy 99% pure technical grade potassium nitrate from platforms like eBay, Amazon, or Skylighter.

Do I need to refine stump remover as potassium nitrate?

Yes, if you have stump remover, you need to refine it to ensure high-quality powder.

What is the best carbon source for making charcoal?

Cottonil toilet paper works exceptionally well as a carbon source for making charcoal.

What type of media is best for milling powder?

Brass media produces cleaner powder compared to lead media.

How long should I mill the powder for optimal results?

Milling the powder for 24 hours produces satisfactory results, but you can try different mill times to suit your preferences.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Introduction to the process of making cleaner and more powerful sporting black powder compared to Swiss black powder.

01:22Importance of refining potassium nitrate, potassium nitrate sources, and tips for refining potassium nitrate.

03:10Making high-quality charcoal: choosing the right wood, charring methods, and the benefits of using cottonil toilet paper.

05:40Efficient milling techniques, importance of brass media, optimal milling time, and debunking the need for the CIA method.

11:33Options for the final powder: screening for sporting use or pressing into pucks.