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Posted: 2/19/2006 9:13:55 AM EDT
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Shouldn't be a problem, provided they've not been exposed to moisture. I wouldn't worry about the powder at all, and you can test a cap or two to see if they work, but they're probably fine as well.
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Posted: 2/19/2006 9:16:25 AM EDT
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+1
Ive shot "original" powder of an unknown vintage taken from original horns with no problems. Even if the powder got wet, you can dry it out and regrind it |
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Posted: 2/28/2006 5:48:14 AM EDT
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For range work I wouldn't wory about primers or modern powders. I've shot up a bunch of old stuff. For hunting or competition I would only shoot fresh just to be on the safe side.
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Posted: 3/9/2006 4:41:28 PM EDT
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Black powder is made from basic chemicals, and there really isn't anything to go bad. Unlike modern smokeless powder that will eventually deteriorate (But it still lasts a pretty long time)
Like has been stated, as long as it's dry, I wouldn't sweat it. I wouldn't use real old caps for hunting though cause you might get some duds, but for target / playing, blast away. |
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Posted: 3/15/2006 6:56:19 PM EDT
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I bought a couple of pound tins of FFFG in a pawn shop that were at least 20 years old that shot perfect.
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