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Goex Powder
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:15 pm
by Coltsmoke
Maine Powder House sent out an email saying Goex powder would be back in production this year. DOD was involved with the owners and most of the old employees are on board along with some new talent. Thats it in a nutshell.
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:40 pm
by marlinman93
Yes, the new owners announced they are ready to go this year, just didn't say when this year? I'm good now with Swiss 1.5, but hope this helps out others.
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:04 pm
by opencountry
Dave at BACO told me yesterday that Goex has confirmed an order to them for this March or April, I can't remember which. They are filling government contracts/needs first (now), then the public. They are currently manufacturing blackpowder.
Robert
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:15 pm
by Ray Newman
OpenCountry: did BACO have any idea of GOEX prices??
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:37 pm
by vikingsword
Always wished the government would open their own plant and leave us the hell alone! I realize thats big money for the powder makers but it sure would make it better for us also.
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:15 pm
by opencountry
Ray Newman wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:15 pm
OpenCountry: did BACO have any idea of GOEX prices??
Ray, I didn’t ask. And, Dave never mentioned pricing.
Robert
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:31 am
by Woody
Always wished the government would open their own plant and leave us the hell alone! I realize thats big money for the powder makers but it sure would make it better for us also.
The Goex plant in LA is a Government facility. The plant and property is leased to the private company. The US is mandated by law to have a domestic source of black powder for use by the military. We, the public are a minor player in this game and probably would not justify the investment to produce sporting black powder completely separate from the government.
Woody
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:05 am
by Don McDowell
Probably the best part of Estes buying Goex , they need that powder to keep their rocket business going.. Thinking it'll be a win for everybody over the years.
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:02 pm
by bobw
Woody wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:31 am
Always wished the government would open their own plant and leave us the hell alone! I realize thats big money for the powder makers but it sure would make it better for us also.
The Goex plant in LA is a Government facility. The plant and property is leased to the private company. The US is mandated by law to have a domestic source of black powder for use by the military. We, the public are a minor player in this game and probably would not justify the investment to produce sporting black powder completely separate from the government.
Woody
Woody hit it on the head here. Twice last year Estes said it would be out last spring then said last fall how much did anyone get ? Now they say this spring well maybe? Would not hold my breath. If they do I'll be happy for all those who don't keep enough on hand. Hazmat fees demand you get serious and atleast get a case...bobw
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:05 pm
by Luke
Thank god ammonia based propellants need bp igniters, or there might not be a black powder manufacturer left on the planet.
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:15 pm
by Ray Newman
From what I have read and was told by a Hodgdon representative at a SHOT Show, the impetus to develop Pyrodex was a result of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA). Under the original GCA, the manufacture and sale to and possession by civilians of Black Powder would have been prohibited as Black Powder was classified as an explosive.
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:54 am
by Tom Trevor
Powderinc.com website says GOEX back in stock by June. We will see.
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:24 pm
by opencountry
I'm good now with Swiss 1.5, but hope this helps out others.
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Same with me. I’m staying with Swiss now that I’ve rung out good loads for my 90 and 110s.
R
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 6:30 pm
by bobw
So who has any new powder from goex / Estes?
Re: Goex Powder
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 6:35 pm
by Luke
My understanding is that a broken water pipe has pushed civilian production back to "Sometime this summer". I believe production has started, but government back orders will be filled first.