An Overview
Swiss Black Powder

Swiss Black Powder, from The Aubonne Black Powder Mill, founded in 1853, has long been considered to be The Best in black powder due to a long tradition of quality in components and workmanship.

Schuetzen Powder Energetics, Inc. is a national leader in black powder propellants for black powder firearms, pyrotechnics, mining, and military applications. Schuetzen Powder Energetics, Inc. is a joint venture between Petro-Explo, Inc. and WANO Schwarzpulver GmbH., of Germany. Swiss Black shooting powder is graded from 1- to 5 under the European classification system. Sizes 1Fg to 4Fg use the Anglo-American scale that identify the dimensions and number of corns per gram. manufactures its own charcoal ability to blend a variety of charcoals to specification. Poudrerie d’Aubonne,located north of Geneva, Switzerland, follows an extremely strict production process, developed over the centuries by the Swiss Military, to produce the highest quality, highest performing black powder in the world. To hear theSwiss tell the story, only the highest quality components are used. One of the most notable is alder charcoal. SCHUETZEN BLACK POWDER Black Powder is the oldest explosive known to mankind. Believed to have been developed in China in the 12th century, the final production process that we have today was developed in Europe beginning in the 14th century. WANO Schwarzpulver has been producing black powder since 1682. Due to the slow pressure buildup, black powder is ideal for use in firearms, fireworks, pyrotechnics, and blasting dimensional stone (granite & marble). Schuetzen black powder is manufactured by WANO Schwarzpulver GmbH and is specifically designed for the United States Market. Schuetzen black powder is made with a blend of Alder, Hazelnut, and Maple charcoals to give the cleanest, high performance black powder.

Black Powder Type	Granulation	Recommended Usage
1 Fg	.047"-.063"	Excellent for cannons, mortars, shotguns, 45-70 & larger Black Powder Cartridge Rifle’s (BPCR)
1.5Fg	035"-.054"	Great for a wide variety of rifle and pistol calibers.
2Fg	.026"-.054”	Use in most BPCR’s, muzzleloaders & .45 caliber & larger pistol calibers.
3Fg	.020"-.034"	BPCRs up to 45-90, .45 caliber smaller pistol cartridges, .45 caliber and smaller muzzle loading rifles and pistols. Very popular powder.
Scheutzen Re-enactor	.009"-.063"	Great low cost powder for cannons, mortars and firing blanks at a reenactment.
4Fg	.009"-.020"	SPECIAL NOTE* For flintlock priming pan only. Other use may result in serious bodily harm
Swiss NullB	.009	*SPECIAL NOTE only for flintlock priming pan. Other use may result in serious bodily harmWorlds fastest flintlock priming pan powder.

Type Granulation Use 1Fg 2Fg 3Fg Reenactor 1.2-1.6 mm 0.65-1.2 mm 0.5-0.8 mm 1.2- 0.5 mm Cannons, shotguns, and muskets .45 caliber rifles and greater .45 caliber rifles and smaller, pistols Blank firing (historical reenactments) and this commitment to quality is why Swiss black powder is the preferred black powder among the best competitors in the world. and while not a large factory, it produces what is considered the “Best” black powder in the world. One of the last factories in the world to manufacture its own charcoal, Aubonne It is crucial to choose the right type of gunpowder for best results. Our powders are much sought for competitive target shooting because of its high, constant performance. The numerous world records obtained using our powders are testimony to their quality and performance. Type Granulation Use 1Fg 1.5Fg 2Fg 3Fg 4Fg 0B Böller Artillery 1.2-1.6 mm 0.85-1.2 mm 0.65-1.2 mm 0.5- 0.8 mm 0.25- 0.5 mm 0.19- 0.23 mm 1.0- 2.2 mm 1.3- 1.6 mm Cannons, shotguns, and muskets .45 caliber rifles and greater .45 caliber rifles and greater .45 caliber rifles and smaller, pistols Flintlock priming powder only Flintlock priming powder only Cannons and mortars Cannons and mortars