WebApr 8, 2009 · Smokeless powder will be OK for years, if stored properly. Guys had trouble with the stuff in the old card board containers and damp basements. The newer plastic containers if sealed will last a long time. The best way is open the container and smell the powder, it will have a very strong smell if going bad. But with any old powder only load a ... WebJan 6, 2009 · Gents, I received a number of boxes of old hunting gear and equipment that came from a 90 year old man cleaning out his basement. It included a number of sealed 1 quart glass jars with different rifle powders in them. They are all labeled with maker, type, and the date it was stored. It'...
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WebJul 30, 2013 · Posted July 29, 2013. As others have said, stored PROPERLY, the life should be nearly infinite (well, maybe 100 years is a bit much). The main thing is to … WebOct 25, 2024 · Jun 25, 2015. #7. I had a can of Winchester 630 pistol powder that had a price tag of $3 and change on it until a few years ago and I loaded it up for my 44 mag and it shoots fine. It had to be 35-40 years old but was still good. Any more I buy powder in 8 lb kegs so I'm sure to have some old powder in the future. scituate harbormaster office
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WebJan 11, 2024 · Re: 777 shelf life. by johnurckfitz » Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:50 am. A number of years ago, the factory rep., told me that Pyrodex, will loose its power, if stored a year or more. I took a half can of powder, and a new unopened can to the range. The new powder went bang, with authority, the year old powder went off. Much less recoil, muzzle report. WebPowder Valley is your Reloading Superstore . We are the largest distributor of all brands of smokeless powder because we offer great service and wholesale prices. Brands include Accurate Powder, Alliant Powder, Hodgdon Powder, IMR Powder, Nobel Sport Powder, Norma Powder, Shooters World Powder, Ramshot Powder, Vihtavuori Powder and … WebYeah it's kind of just accepted that the weight bullet you buy is going to be an approximate average of the lot. +/- 8% or so is just how it is unless you're buying match bullets. For 9mm you could mix 115, 124, and 147 in the magazine and the Poi just isn't going to shift that much. 2.*. Grain deviation is almost literally nothing. scituate harbormaster mooring waiting list