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9/9/2025 7:03:12 PM EDT
I'm in Westland and normally don't shop in brick and mortar stores. I'm looking for a store in the South East Michigan area who sales Pyrodex P FFFG blackpowder.
9/30/2025 12:55:48 PM EDT
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I'm going to bump this with a request for stores selling REAL black power.  All my old sources have dried up.  At this point I'd take anywhere in the state I could buy real black power in 1 pound quantities.
10/3/2025 10:55:30 AM EDT
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The first place that come to mind:Kenokee Trading Post in Avoca.
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10/3/2025 12:53:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By fredshort:
The first place that come to mind:Kenokee Trading Post in Avoca.
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That looks like a great place!  Thanks!
10/5/2025 12:26:43 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Green_Canoe:
I'm going to bump this with a request for stores selling REAL black power.  All my old sources have dried up.  At this point I'd take anywhere in the state I could buy real black power in 1 pound quantities.
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Is it really that hard to find real black powder? See I used to shoot Flintlocks with my father before he passed, still have about 10lbs of real powder for when I feel the urge to shoot again.
10/7/2025 6:31:25 PM EDT
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Michigun in St Clair Shores.

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10/12/2025 12:21:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Green_Canoe][Edited] [#6]
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Originally Posted By fmkenner:


Is it really that hard to find real black powder? See I used to shoot Flintlocks with my father before he passed, still have about 10lbs of real powder for when I feel the urge to shoot again.
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Yes, most gun stores don't carry it anymore.  25 years ago I used to get it at Cabela's and a bunch of local stores.  Cabela's stopped carrying it 20+ years ago and one by one the local stores either stopped carrying it or they went out of business.  I travel a lot of MI to visit family and friends.  Every time I'm near a new gun store I call to see if they carry BP.  None of them do.  Even big Fudd stores like Jay's in Clare and Gaylord don't carry it .
10/12/2025 7:21:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Green_Canoe:



Yes, most gun stores don't carry it anymore.  25 years ago I used to get it at Cabela's and a bunch of local stores.  Cabela's stopped carrying it 20+ years ago and one by one the local stores either stopped carrying it or they went out of business.  I travel a lot of MI to visit family and friends.  Every time I'm near a new gun store I call to see if they carry BP.  None of them do.  Even big Fudd stores like Jay's in Clare and Gaylord don't carry it .
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Ok I will keep an eye out. If I see any I'll post where. I've had about 10lbs sealed and in my basement for a few, all different grains as I shoot both pistols and Flintlocks.
1/17/2026 12:43:59 AM EDT
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I use Kenokee trading post for black powder since it’s local, but I have a new unopened bottle of pyrodex RS.  

Picked it up when Goex was scarce and looked to be discontinued, now I’m not sure what to do with it, so if you need it(I believe its FFg equivalent though) and your local to st Clair county it’s yours if you want it.
3/8/2026 12:24:27 AM EDT
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I’m guessing this is the faster stuff used in flintlock flash pans?
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3/16/2026 7:33:38 AM EDT
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Johnsons in Adrian used to carry it (black powder by the pound)
8/10/2026 12:47:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TheOtherDave:
I’m guessing this is the faster stuff used in flintlock flash pans?
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I my case I want the real BP because it performs so much better than the substitutes.  I'm shooting .50-70 in a Sharps.
8/10/2026 12:48:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By edcarPT:
Johnsons in Adrian used to carry it (black powder by the pound)
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They are somewhat close to me.  Every few months I call to see if they have it in stock.  They don't.  This post reminds me it's time to call again...
8/14/2026 1:40:06 PM EDT
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I've got some Pyrodex and other subs that I would sell.  I've pretty much gone to straight BP.  

PM me if anyone is interested.  I'm in the middle of the state.


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8/14/2026 1:41:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Green_Canoe:


I my case I want the real BP because it performs so much better than the substitutes.  I'm shooting .50-70 in a Sharps.
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G_C, I didn't think you could use substitutes in cartridges?
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