I got into a "discussion" about loading black powder in a modern bottle necked cartridge; .223 Rem. After the first post about how absolutely stupid the idea was and several attacks on the person suggesting it, the forum group seemed to jump on the bandwagon and post how stupid the person recommending it is, and it should never be done. I asked a simple question; "Why". I could not get an answer. Those opposed to the idea danced around with stuff like "well if it isn't in a reloading manual is shouldn't be done", "it's too dirty", "it wouldn't cycle an AR", etc.. I continued to try and get an answer, but there was no one that could give a simple, positive answer to "Why?".(or even a complex answer). The best, most honest answer and from a long time, well respected member of the forum was "Because"...
So, does anyone have any ideas or better yet facts, as to why a .223 should not be loaded with black powder (other than "it's dirty", "it won't give good velocities", etc.)? Is it dangerous? I know velocities won't be near smokeless velocities, but is there a concrete reason?
BTW, I have no intention of trying this, I just asked a question that seemed to be unanswerable...
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