Found a real treat at the gun show this afternoon!

[Mytmousemalibu]

The good stuff! SR4759 and 8 unopened pounds of it at that!
Pretty scarce stuff anymore, I think it fits in with the rarity of hens teeth and rocking horse poo! I managed to get a few 1lb'ers of it a few years ago but have never laid eyes on an 8lb'er of it.

Rest of the show was very dismal. This made the $12 ticket worth it. Found a neat 20rd packet of .303 British, 1950 FN production too. Labeled as Bren MG ammo.

[Winger Ed.]

Well done.

It always feels good when ya beat the system.


Just curious, why do ya have a picture of an old J-79 engine in your profile picture?
My first guess would be from being well acquainted with F-4s.

[Mytmousemalibu]

Thanks! I wish it wasn't discontinued along with some others but happy to get what I have. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while!

[Budzilla 19]

F4 Phantom was the loudest jet plane I’ve ever heard at a air show! On full afterburner takeoff, it would literally shake the ground! Great score on the 4759!!!

[Soundguy]

I know where a keg of blue dot sets.. but 8# will likely be a lifetime supply for me... not sure I want or need that much.. would love some 1# jugs.. and now that IMR discontinued blue.. schucks...

[green mountain boy]

soundguy, care to share what you tried imr blue in? and perhaps results as i have an unopened pound. thanks

[old turtle]

You made the score of the year. I used it in 32-40 years ago and it was excellent.

[ravelode]

Was given the same size jug by a very good friend who reloads only J words. Now to find load data for cast in my .223

[Cosmic_Charlie]

Nice score! I just payed over $50/lb. with shipping and hazmat for 4198.

[Mytmousemalibu]

Im pretty happy about coming across that powder, I think the chances of finding another like that is pretty slim.

Budzilla, I recall the Phabulous Phantom being very loud, been a long time since ive heard one now. The F4 and a lot of jets of that era were powered by the wonderful General Electric J-79. That includes my favorite the F-104 Starfighter. The beauty, speed, and sound of the F-104 gives me goosebumps! It had a reputation feared by many and required an excellent pilot. A very demanding jet but boy what a looker!
That very distinct Starfighter howl, calling card of the F-104, was because of the early short "turkey feathers" of the afterburner nozzle, pictured in my avatar. The F-4C had a similar design, also quite noisy. I live for the roar of a J-79! I actually have a polished 1st stage compressor blade from a J-79 in my display case!

The sound of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter