How long before you ran out.

[GhostHawk]

^ that is a worthy goal.

[gpidaho]

I could shoot something for the rest of my life with powder on hand. I might run out of favorites in four to six months. Gp

[John Boy]

Not a wise move to post one's powder inventory on a public forum - especially if you have more than the legal limit.

[jmort]

Not a wise move to post one's powder inventory on a public forum - especially if you have more than the legal limit.

What is the legal limit???
Which entity/entities set it???

[John Boy]

- "13-3.7 Smokeless propellants intended for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg) shall be permitted to be stored in original containers in residences. Quantities exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg), but not exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), shall be permitted to be stored in residences where kept in a wooden box or cabinet having walls of at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) nominal thickness"

The above information is abstracted from;
Smokeless Powder & Primer Storage :: By Marshall Stanton on 2005-08-27
ref: http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech...h_notes.htm/60

The laws governing storage nationally state that if you're going to store over 20 lbs of powder for your personal use in a residence, you need a wooden box or cabinet with a nominal thickness of no less than 1 inch. Storing more than 50 lbs in your residence is in violation of the law.
Many cities have their own legal storage requirements - so check with your local gun smith for both smokeless and black powder

mort - being a frequent poster I am surprised you don't have a clue of powder storage requirements

[jmort]

^^^
I believe that is a "recommendation" by a non-governmental entity, not a law.

I went to the link from Marshall

" Below is listed the synopsis of the National Fire Protection Association powder storage and transportation guidelines. These guidelines are self-explanatory, and should be followed closely, not only for compliance with the law..."

What law???

[John Boy]

What law???

mort - your turn, look them up

[John Boy]

mort, for starters to help you out, here's the law in NJ ... http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bi...00/2055_I1.PDF

[jmort]

I do not live in New Jersey

[NoAngel]

50 pound? Jeez, there's a helluva lot of criminals around this place then.

I've known people who keep more than 50 pound of ONE TYPE of powder.

[smalltownguy]

rifle lifetime
pistol 10 yrs

[Markopolo]

I can make it almost indefinitely as I have lots of BP and am setup to shoot BP in rifle, shotshells, and pistol. I don't own a slide gun... but my wife would be very unhappy without her Sig's...

[jarhead0321usmc]

After the last component shortage I swore I would never be in that same situation again. I've been stocking up and loading and storing to prepare for what ever the future may bring us. I'd rather have it and not need it than need it like the last time and not have it. Secondly I've always been the type that doesn't keep all of my eggs in one basket. I keep components at the in laws house. Buddies house. And so on. It also makes it easier to justify buying more to the wife. Especially when I can move a case of powder to my buddies house and convince her I'm running low.

[izzyjoe]

I've been taking care of several family members, so I've not had any time to shoot, so at this rate I would say indefinitely. But fall is coming, so things will slow down and I can get back at it!

[Eddie Southgate]

My great grandchildren (I don't have grandchildren yet ) should be able to pass on loading supplies from my stash to their grandchildren . I had at least 100 years supply before my father passed away at the end of August . I got all his stuff now so I figure I'm good for at least 75 years more than that .


Beagle333 ,

I agree 100% on the 1860 , mine is a Centennial New Model 1960 made in Belgium .

[MyFlatline]

It's a hard thing to say, Some years, I will use 5 to 7 pounds of powder, some more, some less. To say I have a thousand pounds on hand would be a bold lie. If I could by no more, my usage would drop dramatically. I am set for a few elections on powder and quite a few on primers. I don't think I could ever say , I'm set for life.

[Tenbender]

Not a wise move to post one's powder inventory on a public forum - especially if you have more than the legal limit.

What is the legal limit ?

[dragon813gt]

What is the legal limit ?

You need to find out what it is in your area. Every place is different. Mine is tied into UBC which references the NFPA guidelines that are posted often.

[MOA]

If powders became unavailable I would start making my own BP.

[opos]

I just turned 80...so I guess my "inventory" doesn't matter much...I do have 2 boxes of bb's for my garage shooting gallery and I got a list of who get's what when I "take the train" where guns, components and ammo are concerned..not much but enough to make some folks smile.