black powder help

[archer_ISIS]

ok so i cannot find ANYONE in boise that carries balck powder, so im going to have to use a BP substitute
i need FFF powder and hogdens makes "tipple seven" but it only comes in FFFG

what does the G mean?

[BigTuna]

Originally Posted by archer_ISIS

ok so i cannot find ANYONE in boise that carries balck powder, so im going to have to use a BP substitute
i need FFF powder and hogdens makes "tipple seven" but it only comes in FFFG

what does the G mean?

https://www.powderinc.com/blackpowder.htm - that's a pretty good summary of the types of powder, etc.

The G doesn't really mean anything the way I understand it.

[AwPhuch]

WOW...stumbled upon this!

MUZZLELOADER INFORMATION PAGE
Like ultimate collection for muzzleloading

Found this too
What are the different blackpowder granulations and which one should I use?
Answer: When using authentic blackpowder it is very important to use the correct granulation for your particular gun. Using the wrong granulation can be extremely dangerous and lead to severe injury or death. There are four types of blackpowder available:

FG (1F) - Is used in large gauge shotguns and cannons.
FFG (2F) - Is used in most muzzleloading shotguns, large bore rifles, and pistols .45 caliber and larger.
FFFG (3F) - Is used in rifles and pistols .44 caliber and below and all revolvers.
FFFFG (4F) - Is used only for priming flintlocks.

[Lopper]

F means fine the more Fs the finer the Grain. Yes G= Grain Also Grain the weight of a grain of wheat' 7000= 1 lb, a grain of wheat was smaller 300 years ago black powder Grain is a measure of volume. Smokeless Grain is a measure of weight.