Unlock Benchrest Muzzleloading Precision with Pyrodex® Select Rifle/Shotgun Powder

Inconsistent powder ignition,

Pyrodex® Select – Rifle/Shotgun Powder

wide velocity fluctuations, and rapid barrel fouling can completely ruin your black powder hunting season and target shooting events. When serious muzzleloader hunters, long-range black powder cartridge competitors, and primitive arms marksmen rely on lower-grade or inconsistent propellants, coarse grain variations lead to erratic charge weights. This creates frustrating vertical shot dispersion, difficult ramrod seating, blown shot patterns, and missed trophy opportunities downrange. When taking a long-range shot across open fields or aiming for the bullseye on the firing line, underperforming black powder propellants degrade firearm function and drain your confidence at the bench.

Pyrodex® Select was engineered specifically to eliminate these black powder consistency issues forever. Formulated as the absolute pinnacle grade of Pyrodex® RS propellants, Pyrodex® Select is an ultra-premium, select-grade black powder substitute custom-made for medium-to-large caliber muzzleloading rifles, black powder cartridge firearms, and black powder shotguns. Delivering unmatched grain uniformity, smooth ignition, cleaner combustion, and tight shot-to-shot velocity consistency, Pyrodex® Select provides the unbeatable, match-grade precision demanded by long-range target competitors, big-game muzzleloader hunters, and precision handloaders nationwide.

Why Pyrodex® Select Superiority Matters for .45 to .58 Caliber Rifles, Black Powder Cartridges, and Muzzleloading Shotguns

1. Premium Select-Grade Grain Selection for Match-Grade Velocity Consistency

One of the main causes of vertical shot stringing in black powder rifles is physical grain size variation within the powder canister. Standard loose propellants contain a wide mixture of fine dust and oversized kernels, causing density changes from charge to charge.

Pyrodex® Select undergoes an exclusive screening and grain-selection process. Every batch is meticulously sorted to isolate only the most uniform, consistent kernels. This strict grain consistency guarantees equal volumetric density across every single charge drop, producing tight single-digit Standard Deviations (SD), uniform chamber pressure expansion, and shrinking target groups at extended distances.

2. Enhanced Thermal Combustion for Flatter Trajectories and High Energy

Pyrodex® Select delivers an enhanced burn rate dynamic compared to standard RS-grade propellants. Engineered to optimize energy transfer behind heavy sabot projectiles, full-bore conical bullets, and lead round balls, it maximizes muzzle velocity without generating dangerous pressure spikes.

This added velocity flattens downrange bullet flight paths, shortens time-of-flight, and boosts impact kinetic energy on target. Whether you are aiming for tight paper target groups or harvesting big game across open mountain ridges, Pyrodex® Select extracts peak ballistic performance from your rifle barrel.

3. Reduced Barrel Fouling and Effortless Tap-Water Cleanup

Traditional black powder leaves heavy, tar-like carbon crust and sulfur deposits inside barrel bores, forcing shooters to swab the barrel after almost every shot.

Pyrodex® Select – Rifle/Shotgun Powder

Pyrodex® Select is chemically formulated to burn significantly cleaner than authentic black powder. It leaves minimal soft soot inside rifle lands and grooves, preventing hard carbon “crust rings” at the breech and allowing you to load multiple consecutive rounds smoothly. Best of all, Pyrodex® Select residue is water-soluble, making barrel cleanup fast, easy, and hassle-free using standard warm tap water or water-based patches.

4. Direct Volumetric Equivalency to Real Black Powder

Developing loads with Pyrodex® Select is straightforward and seamless. It is engineered to drop on a strict 1:1 volumetric equivalent basis with FFg black powder. You can use your favorite standard black powder volumetric measures without complicated weight-conversion math, keeping your loading bench routine simple and efficient.

Top Firearm Applications for Pyrodex® Select Rifle/Shotgun Powder

Pyrodex® Select stands as the premier loose black powder substitute for shooters demanding maximum consistency in medium-to-large bore rifles, shotguns, and big-bore metallic cartridges.

Premier Muzzleloader & Cartridge Matches:

• .45, .50, .54, and .58 Caliber Muzzleloading Rifles: The ultimate premium choice for inline rifles, traditional sidelocks, and flintlocks pushing sabots, conical bullets, or lead round balls.

• 10, 12, 16, and 20-Gauge Black Powder Shotguns: Delivers smooth, uniform pressure curves and tight pattern distribution for primitive shotgun hunting and clay shooting.

• Black Powder Cartridge Rifles (BPCR): Highly effective for handloading classic brass cartridges like .45-70 Government, .45-90, .40-65, and .50-90 Sharps for long-range silhouette competition.

• Big-Bore Muzzleloading Handguns: Ideal for large-caliber target pistols requiring uniform volumetric charge distribution and clean burning.

Technical Specifications & Product Features

Pro-Level Black Powder Guidelines for Pyrodex® Select

• Measure strictly by VOLUME, NOT Weight: Pyrodex® Select is formulated to be measured strictly by volume, using a standard black powder volumetric measure on a 1:1 basis with FFg black powder. Do not weigh Pyrodex® Select on an electronic scale to calculate load weight.

• Firm Projectile Seating: To achieve complete, uniform ignition and peak accuracy, always seat your sabot bullet, conical projectile, or lead ball firmly against the powder column. Ensure there is zero air space between the projectile and the powder charge inside the barrel or cartridge case.

• Ignition Source Selection: Pyrodex® Select ignites easily using standard 209 muzzleloader primers, musket caps, and #11 percussion caps. Ensure nipple and breech plug flash channels are clean, dry, and free of oil before loading.

• Post-Shooting Care: While Pyrodex® Select burns cleaner than authentic black powder, its combustion residue remains mildly hygroscopic. Always clean your firearm barrel, action, and breech plug thoroughly with warm water or black powder solvent after every range session, followed by a protective coat of gun oil.

Supercharge Your Muzzleloading Accuracy Today

Stop letting inconsistent powder grains, erratic velocity spreads, and heavy barrel fouling compromise your shooting performance. Upgrade your shooting kit with Pyrodex® Select Rifle/Shotgun Powder and experience the match-grade precision, flat downrange trajectories, and clean-burning reliability that champion black powder marksmen rely on.

Select your canister quantity above and buy Pyrodex® Select today to transform your handloads!