My BIL gave me full pound of black powder that had been sitting in a friends garage for a long time. I know nothing about BP but I'm assuming it is as hard to get these days as all gun powders. Should I pass this on to another shooter or pour it out in the garden? Are there any indicators that it might be good or bad? TIA for your comments!
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BP does not go bad in the same manor as smokeless. That powder is fine.
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Exactly what M-Tecs said. Use it in good health. Guns loaded more than a century ago will still fire the charge left in the barrel.
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My only two cans of BP are that old or older and it still works great. Make smoke with confidence!
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I still have and use some cans , liked them better then the newer plastic containers , its still good use it .
i have the same powder but its 4f. i shot out alot of 2f in that same canister two or three years ago.
Dangerous stuff. If you come by central Florida, I’ll dispose of it for you at no charge
If you're ever passing my way, I'd be glad to give it to ya'.Originally Posted by Castaway
Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.
If it looks good, it is.
There was a story years ago of a guy who found an old flint lock pistol that was still loaded from at least 100 years ago.
He removed the ball & powder, cleaned it, reloaded it with the powder & ball he pulled out, and it fired.
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almost new stuff
I have some 1974 FF, shot well in a 38-50 Rem
used up a can of FF made in 72 in a Muzzle loader 54 cal
no hang fires or unexpected velocity variations
Nothing wrong with it. Load it up and shoot it
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