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Guv · January 21, 2013, 04:47 PM

Hello all, I have a question. After many years of storage I am going to start reloading again for my rifles. I have in my attached garage some military ammo cans with IMR 4350, 4064 and 4831. The powders in question range from 25 to 15 years old, always sealed tight (some unopened) but not in an air conditioned house. If I had just 1 can of each I would just pitch it but I have several pounds of each most being of the same lot. Anyone out there using powders of such an age, or had an experience that would help me make my mind up as to use them or not?
Thanks, in advance.

January 21, 2013, 04:47 PM	#1
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	Old powders Hello all, I have a question. After many years of storage I am going to start reloading again for my rifles. I have in my attached garage some military ammo cans with IMR 4350, 4064 and 4831. The powders in question range from 25 to 15 years old, always sealed tight (some unopened) but not in an air conditioned house. If I had just 1 can of each I would just pitch it but I have several pounds of each most being of the same lot. Anyone out there using powders of such an age, or had an experience that would help me make my mind up as to use them or not? Thanks, in advance.