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Post by deadeyedon89 on Dec 1, 2016 14:14:05 GMT -5
Just wondering what the powder shelf life was on a pound of powder, with all the talk of 3031 I went down to my gun room and dug thru my powders and found this, sealed never open and not sure if it's 1996 or 2012 I am guessing 1996   |
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Post by deadeer on Dec 1, 2016 14:30:35 GMT -5
I have read several guys over the years that use powder that is 30+ yrs old. You should be fine!
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Post by markb317 on Dec 1, 2016 15:17:25 GMT -5
I shot some RL15 a couple weeks ago that was probably 17 years old. It was fine speeds was good with it.
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Post by dannoboone on Dec 1, 2016 15:38:43 GMT -5
There were people posting in forums that they used WWII surplus as late as
the '80's. Have always heard that if it's kept cool and dry, it will last
indefinitely.
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Post by mike on Dec 1, 2016 20:37:20 GMT -5
I continue to use some powders my dad bought back in the mid 60's, no problem.
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Post by nyhunter on Dec 1, 2016 21:56:27 GMT -5
I have RL7 that is 15 years old and has shot fine.
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Post by kai on Dec 2, 2016 3:03:59 GMT -5
I have powder that I've had for over 30 years and it seems to be fine too.
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Post by Richard on Dec 2, 2016 21:42:41 GMT -5
The 3031 I am going to shoot and have shot in the past, is circa 1988! I still have a cardboard can of Hodgedon 4831 marked Sept. of 78. Just keep it on the cool and dry side with low humidity.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 8:00:07 GMT -5
I had a fairly long discussion with a representative at Hogdon a while back. He said pretty much what has been stated, keep powder in cool, dry location and shelf life is very long.
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