Pyrodex Powder Life Expectancy
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Pyrodex Powder Life Expectancy
I was given a bottle of pyrodex powder from a friend whose husband died 8 years ago. Assuming this has never gotten wet, do you think it is still good? I don't think I will use it to hunt, but maybe as plinking ammo.
#2
RE: Pyrodex Powder Life Expectancy
ORIGINAL: paco97
I was given a bottle of pyrodex powder from a friend whose husband died 8 years ago. Assuming this has never gotten wet, do you think it is still good? I don't think I will use it to hunt, but maybe as plinking ammo.
I was given a bottle of pyrodex powder from a friend whose husband died 8 years ago. Assuming this has never gotten wet, do you think it is still good? I don't think I will use it to hunt, but maybe as plinking ammo.
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RE: Pyrodex Powder Life Expectancy
It will be as fine as Pyrodex ever was as long as it was stored ok. Actually if the top was on tight it should be fine as long as it was not contamminated. If it pours freely and shoots ok at the range it is ok.
#5
RE: Pyrodex Powder Life Expectancy
Try it if you wish. As metioned, it should be alright.
Not being a pyrodex fan myself, the life expectancy of pyrodexin my powder magazine would be zero time. I would either give it away to someone that wanted itor dump it out. Pyrodex would be my last choice for powder, I've shot about four pounds and can't stand the stuff.
M2C
Not being a pyrodex fan myself, the life expectancy of pyrodexin my powder magazine would be zero time. I would either give it away to someone that wanted itor dump it out. Pyrodex would be my last choice for powder, I've shot about four pounds and can't stand the stuff.
M2C
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
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RE: Pyrodex Powder Life Expectancy
Only the gun range know for sure. Assuming your rifle is already sighted-in with another powder, the main thing you want to look for is consistency. If you can shoot 3-5 shot groups with it... it's fine as long as you are not dialing a million scope clicks so shots move upwards. If you normally shoot a similar strength powder & this one falls two feet lower at 50 yards,dispose of it properly.
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RE: Pyrodex Powder Life Expectancy
ORIGINAL: paco97
I was given a bottle of pyrodex powder from a friend whose husband died 8 years ago. Assuming this has never gotten wet, do you think it is still good? I don't think I will use it to hunt, but maybe as plinking ammo.
I was given a bottle of pyrodex powder from a friend whose husband died 8 years ago. Assuming this has never gotten wet, do you think it is still good? I don't think I will use it to hunt, but maybe as plinking ammo.