I agree they are 60's into 70's vintage.
Have a few "Improved Military Rifle Powder" cans with the tiny screw on top from the 40's. Thats as far back as my collection goes.
Knew a WW2 vet who held an Engineering degree, was a very good Machinist, Welder and sheet metal man as well. He started reloading in the late 50's. Had a hell of a collection of old cans...got a few of mine from him as they were doubles.
He had some 100+ yr old black powder and shot cans too. After he died they all made a trip to the local dump...along with most of his reloading components. His Daughters idiot California husband was absolutely convinced that the reloading components were all illegal!!
I often think about ALL those neat items at the landfill.
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