185 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (70%).
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r/blackpowder Flair Performance r/blackpowder Flair Performance
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r/blackpowder Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/blackpowder
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rifle | 21 (11.3%) | 71 | 10 |
| powder | 18 (9.7%) | 43 | 14 |
| black | 14 (7.6%) | 47 | 16 |
| army | 10 (5.4%) | 61 | 12 |
| help | 10 (5.4%) | 23 | 7 |
| musket | 10 (5.4%) | 19 | 5 |
r/blackpowder Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/blackpowder
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 93 |
r/blackpowder Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/blackpowder
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Kammerlader rifle
M1819 Hall Rifle
Circassians
duelist1954 has cancer :(
My Model 1860 Spencer rifle, .56-50 by Armisport, and a good heap of live and blank cartridges.
See ya, space cowboy.
Got my first black powder gun
150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. M1873 Springfield Carbine, M1873 Colt Single Action Army.
Colt 1860 Army
The newest addition to my collection of originals, and oldest, the French Pistolet Mle.1777 at far left. The first locally produced American martial pistol, the North & Cheney Model 1799, was a slighlty modified clone of the Mle.1777. Alongside it are the US Model 1819 and US Model 1836.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kammerlader rifle | 264 | 15 | image | Jun 17 |
| M1819 Hall Rifle | 257 | 13 | image | Jun 11 |
| Circassians | 234 | 10 | image | Jun 3 |
| duelist1954 has cancer :( | 214 | 22 | link | Jun 14 |
| My Model 1860 Spencer rifle, .56-50 by Armisport, and a good heap of live and blank cartridges. | 210 | 12 | image | Jun 16 |
| See ya, space cowboy. | 209 | 41 | image | Jun 5 |
| Got my first black powder gun | 202 | 41 | image | Jun 23 |
| 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. M1873 Springfield Carbine, M1873 Colt Single Action Army. | 184 | 8 | image | Jun 25 |
| Colt 1860 Army | 172 | 13 | image | Jun 18 |
| The newest addition to my collection of originals, and oldest, the French Pistolet Mle.1777 at far left. The first locally produced American martial pistol, the North & Cheney Model 1799, was a slighlty modified clone of the Mle.1777. Alongside it are the US Model 1819 and US Model 1836. | 169 | 2 | image | Jun 21 |
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r/blackpowder FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/blackpowder
What's the best time to post on r/blackpowder?
Based on posting volume, r/blackpowder is most active on Mondays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/blackpowder?
r/blackpowder averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/blackpowder get?
Posts on r/blackpowder average about 41 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/blackpowder get most?
On r/blackpowder, most posts are image posts (70%)