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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: wapiti hunter2 on September 17, 2016, 01:33:40 PM

Title: Older powder
Post by: wapiti hunter2 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?
Title: Re: Older powder
Post by: j_h_nimrod 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.
Title: Re: Older powder
Post by: Sabotloader on September 17, 2016, 04:35:30 PM: Quote from: wapiti hunter2 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?

If the lids have been on tight and the powder stored correctly - no problem. My current jug is dated 2011.
Title: Re: Older powder
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on September 17, 2016, 05:40:45 PM: Quote from: Sabotloader on September 17, 2016, 04:35:30 PM
Quote from: wapiti hunter2 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?

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.
Title: Re: Older powder
Post by: Sabotloader on September 17, 2016, 07:58:10 PM: Quote from: wapiti hunter2 on September 17, 2016, 05:40:45 PM
Quote from: Sabotloader on September 17, 2016, 04:35:30 PM
Quote from: wapiti hunter2 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?

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!