[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Old Powder Question

Posted: 7/2/2008 8:24:49 AM EDT

I just got a several cans of powder from the 70's-80's. Most of the cans have been opened, but tightly sealed using original containers. For the last 25 yrs the powder has been stored in a garage cabinet in Nevada (IE: low humidity). Before that So. Cal. Temps ranging from 40° to a max of 90° (rare).

Any reason I should not use this powder for reloading?

Or... is it just too old and not worth the risk / cost of new?

Posted: 7/2/2008 8:29:25 AM EDT

[#1]

Use it. As long as they do not have clumps, rusty dust or smell acrid, they are fine.

Start with the minimum loads and work up carefully. They have outgassed a lot of the residual solvents so they have a bit more power and slightly faster burn rate.

Posted: 7/2/2008 10:09:51 AM EDT

[#2]

+1

Some powders have changed slightly over the years, so do be sure to re-work any loads you make with this powder. Should still have a bit of that chemical odor to it.

Rob

Posted: 7/2/2008 11:43:21 AM EDT

[#3]

Be sure to check for the red dust in the powder before dumping it into measure. Use a porcelain bowl or disposable cup.

If you don't, you'll have a mess to clean up. I know this from experience.

Posted: 7/2/2008 8:11:59 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks All...

I will proceed with caution.

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