Lets talk VihtaVuori powder a monent ....

[Ohio Rusty]

I have a couple canisters of N310 that I have had stored in the garage for 6 or 7 years. The containers were sealed and had never been opened. I had gotten this powder with the intent of loading .380's. I have started the .380 reloading process finally and I noticed this powder is kind of a moss green color. Most powders are a dark gray/black or a dark gray/graphite color. Is this the correct powder color for VihtaVuori powder ?? It doesn't smell acidity or acrid. It does have a smell, but part of it may be the plastic contain it is in. For those that use VV powders, are yours this greenish color also ?? I just want to make sure after stored in the garage with no temperature controls, that this hasn't gone bad.
Ohio Rusty ><>

[Petrol & Powder]

I don't have any N310 on the shelf right now but I do have some VihtaVuori powder. I just poured a little out to confirm the color and it is very similar to what is in your photo.

1. I suspect that powder is fine.
2. Stop storing you powder in your garage.

[Ohio Rusty]

Thanks Petrol for checking that for me !! I really appreciate it. The powder is now inside under my reloading bench. I'd like to find some N320 to try ..... No one hardly carries VV powders.
Ohio Rusty ><>

[Burnt Fingers]

You should see some of the Vectan powders. Little turquoise squares.

The black/gray you see on powders are coatings, mainly graphite. The actual combustible part is a whiteish color.