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thom2 11-10-2009 04:50 PM

Old Triple Seven - Good or Bad
 
I have some Triple Se7en that a couple of years old.
It's been stored in a fireproof safe.
I noticed the powder had formed clumps.
I can easily bust them up by shaking the bottle.
Is there a self-life on Triple Se7en?

bigtim6656 11-10-2009 05:06 PM

Not sure i would not think so if it is dry might call Hodgens and ask. Normaly apowder with clubs i would run through a food proccesser but i doubt running 777 though one would be a good idea. If you do take some video. LOL. Bust it up and shoot some and see if it shoots and what if any affect you have of acc.

sabotloader 11-10-2009 05:51 PM

thom2

I have T7 that is almost five years old, but it has not clumped... and it shoots great. The one thing that I do is tighten all lids when they go into storage.

T7 will catch moisture if you allow it to.

Personally I would break up the clumps - load it up and shoot it. Check your results with a known good powder.

I once shot a load of T7 that I had emersed in water - then allowed to completely dry - it seemed to work just fine. It was a one time - one shot experiment.

Grouse45 11-10-2009 06:18 PM

A Chronograph would tell you if it's still good if available.

VAhuntr 11-10-2009 06:27 PM

I have some that is 4 years old and shoots fine.

Breechplug 11-10-2009 07:41 PM

I have a thing with using old powder, I use it up over the summer. I always buy new and use the same powder I sight in with that I use for that Hunting Season so everything is the same. Why take a chance for the extra few Bucks, it may cost you 1 Buck.
(BP)


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