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Offline wapiti hunter2

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Older powder
« on: September 17, 2016, 01:33:40 PM »
I have some 777 that is about 4-5 years old. It is still in the can. Is it still good or should I replace it?

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Re: Older powder
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2016, 02:24:11 PM »
I would shoot it for practice and if it works just keep shooting it. If it seems erratic of slow to fire just fertilize the garden with it. Primers are also something to consider, I have had more problems with old primers than old powder.

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Re: Older powder
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2016, 04:35:30 PM »
I have some 777 that is about 4-5 years old. It is still in the can. Is it still good or should I replace it?

If the lids have been on tight and the powder stored correctly - no problem.  My current jug is dated 2011.

Keep shooting muzzleloaders - They are a blast!!

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Re: Older powder
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2016, 05:40:45 PM »
I have some 777 that is about 4-5 years old. It is still in the can. Is it still good or should I replace it?

If the lids have been on tight and the powder stored correctly - no problem.  My current jug is dated 2011.

Thanks. It's been stored cool and dry.

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Re: Older powder
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2016, 07:58:10 PM »
I have some 777 that is about 4-5 years old. It is still in the can. Is it still good or should I replace it?

If the lids have been on tight and the powder stored correctly - no problem.  My current jug is dated 2011.

Thanks. It's been stored cool and dry.

Bet ya a $ to a donut - it is good to go!

Keep shooting muzzleloaders - They are a blast!!

 


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