Thread: Shaved cordite

Cordite has a controlled burning rate that is reliant upon it remaining in strands. The moment it is chopped or shaved then the burning rate will increase dramatically with disastrous consequences. It is not a good small arms propellant as it is very erosive and has not been used in rifle ammo for over 50 years. As others have mentioned it is nitro-glycerine based. Don't be fool, buy some modern rifle powder! Although there is a bit of a shortage at present there is still a wide selection of powders available that are suitable.