A unitary, solid pre-formed propellant pellet for use in muzzle loading firearms having a flash channel, said pellet being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a maximum diameter such that the pellet will pass freely down the bore of the firearm for which it is intended and avoid pushing of combustion residue from a previous firing into the flash channel of the firearm. view more

A pellet as in claim 1, in which the maximum diameter of said pellet ranges from approximately 0.005 inch to 0.100 inch less than the diameter of said bore.

A pellet as in claim 1 in which the average density of the pellet is such as to provide a burning rate which will generate propellant gases to propel a projectile at predetermined muzzle velocities with breech pressures that are within the safety limits of the firearm and without having unburned particles exiting the muzzle. view more

A pellet as in claim 5 in which the average density is in the range of approximately 320 grains/cu. in. to approximately 410 grains/cu. in.