Which BP sub is best in a 50 or 54 caliber side hammer Hawken?

[DMTJAGER]

With real BP rather difficult to find on line and can not recall last time (at least longer than 18 months) I saw real BP available OTC near me and Hodgdon 777 and Pyrodex RS always available OTC by me was wondering what is considered the best most reliably igniting BP sub?

 

[warren5421]

can't answer but I use 777 if I can't get real black powder. Been using off and on from around 2000.

 

[Michigan Slim]

777 is ok. Burns hotter than APP. Never been impressed with Pyrodex. Doesn't seem to ignite as well in sidekicks.

 

[cb46184]

With real black powder you want FFG. If you must have the real thing, I happen to know where a pound can be had but it is a long way from you.

 

[G192127]

777, switch it out to musket caps and never look back. I prefer Swiss, but 777 WILL work if you can't get black. MUCH better than not shooting at all.