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REDFIRE122 · August 16, 2012, 08:42 PM

Hello, I reload mainly pistol cartridges .35/357, .45 and a few rifle cartridges. .308Win, 30-06 and .223 Rem in particular.

I recently was given a 12 pound keg of gunpowder. the outside of the container was only marked X-58. It came from my fathers estate and I would assume he aquired it sometime in the 70's. It has been stored in a temperature controled environment.

Has anybody heard of this powder type. I have searched google to no avail. If so I would like to know if any loading data is available. Also, assuming it is stored at room temperature does smokeless powder have a shelf life? I also aquired several metal cans of IMR powders and red/green dot. With the price of powder would hate to just get rid of it.

I am fully aware of the dangers of unkown powder and will safely dispose of it if no reliable data is available. While powder is expensive heath care is more (-:

Thank-you for your help.

August 16, 2012, 08:42 PM	#1
REDFIRE122 Junior Member Join Date: August 16, 2012 Posts: 2	x-58 powder Hello, I reload mainly pistol cartridges .35/357, .45 and a few rifle cartridges. .308Win, 30-06 and .223 Rem in particular. I recently was given a 12 pound keg of gunpowder. the outside of the container was only marked X-58. It came from my fathers estate and I would assume he aquired it sometime in the 70's. It has been stored in a temperature controled environment. Has anybody heard of this powder type. I have searched google to no avail. If so I would like to know if any loading data is available. Also, assuming it is stored at room temperature does smokeless powder have a shelf life? I also aquired several metal cans of IMR powders and red/green dot. With the price of powder would hate to just get rid of it. I am fully aware of the dangers of unkown powder and will safely dispose of it if no reliable data is available. While powder is expensive heath care is more (-: Thank-you for your help.