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Rogeronimo
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Actually, I have powders which I've tried and set to the side in favor of another while working up specific loads. These shortages have nothing on me, and I've got some crazy recipes and all of my fingers.
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Doc Watson
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I store my powder and primers in igloo coolers.
Moe Mentum
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I'm no chemist, but I would wonder if the desiccant would have a chemical reaction with the powder ?
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Probably few chemists know answer to that.
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Rogeronimo
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Just drawing moisture from the powder would alter its composition, as it is a listed ingredient. Adversely, I don't know.
All my powder and primers are stored on the shelf in my metal storage building converted into a reloading room. I have accidentally left the cap off a powder measure for as long as 2 months and seen no fifference in performance
I have some black powder in sealed metal screw lid containers, from when I shot black powder back in the early 70's. a friend told me to pour some out and see if it burns hot. I did so, and it ignited fine. I want to start BP again, any thoughts on this? Navy 36 and Walker 44 from then, plus H&R cav carbine bought back then too. Also a Pedersoli 45-70 Sharps, big heavy rifle, gets attention when I touch it off on a range among other shooters. Thoughts on my vintage FF and FFF? SF VET
Been reloading since the late 1960s. I've stored powder and primers in their original containers, in my house. Never did any thing special other than keep them at room temperature. Have had zero problems. Some of the powders got to be 15 or so years old.
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