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Picher · October 14, 2012, 09:52 AM

I believe that the Hodgdon Powder Company started by selling WWII surplus bulk powder stored in boxcars for 25+/- years. They re-packaged it and it was about as good as the day it was made. It probably wasn't exposed to extreme heat, however.

I have a few cans of powder that I bought more than 25 years ago and it's still good, but it's been stored in cool, dry conditions.

October 14, 2012, 09:52 AM	#31
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 2,312	I believe that the Hodgdon Powder Company started by selling WWII surplus bulk powder stored in boxcars for 25+/- years. They re-packaged it and it was about as good as the day it was made. It probably wasn't exposed to extreme heat, however. I have a few cans of powder that I bought more than 25 years ago and it's still good, but it's been stored in cool, dry conditions. __________________ If I can't be with the rifle I love, I love the rifle I'm with!!