Hercules Green Dot powder (shotgun shell reloading inquiry)

[screedler]

Been a few years since my father passed away and he left behind a shotgun reloading station, more lead than i know what to do with, press, empty shells, wads, primers... heck I think I got what I need to reload a whole bunch of shells. But the thing I keep wondering is whether the powder he left behind is viable or not. 2 big metal containers of Hercules Green Dot. Anyone familiar with it? One can is almost empty, and it seems one of the cans is still sealed! I think it's a 4lb can. Worth using?

[wadu1]

Sure, the un-opened can would be fine. I'm loading old AL-8 that company went out of business years ago. Did the collection have primers? They could deteriorate over time if not stored properly. 

Also check Alliant Powder for recipes, https://www.alliantpowder.com/products/powder/green_dot.aspx

[timberfaller]

No, its no good!!, send it and the lead shot to me and I'll dispose of it properly!!!!

I've got powder that is over 30 years old, still good.  Stored in cool and dry place, last a long time.

[huntingfool7]

The powder is likely fine.  Green Dot makes a good ounce or 1-1/8 oz load.  In a Federal Paper hull it makes a dandy 1-1/4 oz hunting load.
https://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/Powder.aspx?powderid=5

[GWP]

No, its no good!!, send it and the lead shot to me and I'll dispose of it properly!!!!

I've got powder that is over 30 years old, still good.  Stored in cool and dry place, last a long time.

No! No! No! No! Not to him! Me! Me! 😄😄😄😄😄😄
I have a 40 year old 4 lb partial of Red Dot that still makes shells that kick hard. A slight deviation in FPS is usually the difference in older powder that has been stored cool and dry. Not as big a deal as it would be in metallic.
As long as you don’t see ‘white stuff’ or smell an ‘acidic smell’ it should be fine.
Caution; Reloading can become addictive!