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Old 11-03-2005 | 11:46 PM
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Default 777 and moisture/temp sensitivity?

All the posts and talk about how long I should leave my ML loaded and mositure drawing of certain powders has got me thinking. I use loose 777 powder and while i have never experienced a problem with it not going BANG. I wanted to know if anybody knows how this powder rates in terms of insensitivity to moisture/temperature? Does it draw more than other powders?

I have always aired on the side of caution and dumped the load at the end of the hunt. However what about during the hunt? Just more curious than anything I guess but got to thinking I am planning to spendmore time with ML than prior in Nov deer season this year where I will be subject to temperature changes, snow, etc,on all day hunts. I weatherproof my barrel and take other precautions but is it enough?

Any input or experiences...much appreciated.

Thanks and good hunting
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