Personally, I haven’t faced this, as I’m diligent about the loading process and protecting the powder while afield. Additionally, it’s also important to note that, whereas smokeless powders ...

We are preparing to manufacture a smokeless powder," said John F. Lohse of the California Powder Works, "that we think will be satisfactory to the Government, and we have a small plant now under ...

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Explosive powder is then packed on top of the cladder. The powder charge is typically detonated starting from one or corner or side of the cladder. This creates a sweeping effect through the ...

Before the matchlock, guns were fired by holding a burning wick to a "touch hole" in the barrel igniting the powder inside ... 1540) multi-shot, wheel-lock pistol, made for Emperor Charles ...