Got some stuff from my late Uncles estate today. About 13lbs of powder, lots of primers, bullets etc. All the powder seems to be ok. No strong odors, off color etc.
Take look at that powder in steel cans before you plan on using it. I bought a box of 8 or so different powders at a yard sale a couple months ago. A steel can of IMR4895(looked like it had been unopened) passed the smell test , but when I got home and poured it out, it had a rusty dust in it. It will be used for lawn fertilizer. All the other powders are in plastic and look and smell fine.
Last edited by 222Sako; 10/19/21.
Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. John 8:32
A lie doesn't become truth; wrong doesn't become right; evil doesn't become good, just because it's accepted by the majority...Rick Warren
Yep..... I just had to throw away about 1/2 can (metal can) of IMR 4227! Since I started hand loading in 1967 this was my first time to throw away powder.......it was traumatizing! 🤬 memtb
Last edited by memtb; 10/19/21.
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
Take look at that powder in steel cans before you plan on using it. I bought a box of 8 or so different powders at a yard sale a couple months ago. A steel can of IMR4895(looked like it had been unopened) passed the smell test , but when I got home and poured it out, it had a rusty dust in it. It will be used for lawn fertilizer. All the other powders are in plastic and look and smell fine.
Good advice. I ran into some IMR4350 a few months ago that had the red dust in it. I dumped it on the lawn..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
Ran some loads with the SR7625 in the 4lb metal can. I sure hate they discontinued this powder. Burns clean and meters like a dream. I think this remaining powder is still okay. ES 48 SD 17
6.0grs shows to be a max load with a chamber pressure of 17,000 PSI 5.5grs averaged 772fps with a coated lead bullet.
Throwing old powder on the lawn is sooooooooooooooooo boring. Instead, put it on the driveway in a long squiggly line and light one end. You'll be left with a semi-permanent mark to remind you of the good times you had!
I could wish a lot of things on my worst enemy but neuropathy ain't one of them.
All the other powders are in plastic and look and smell fine.
