dumb mistake - Page 2

cw308 · October 2, 2013, 10:45 AM

Every one makes mistakes, don't make two. dump it & learn.

Nick_C_S · October 2, 2013, 05:46 PM

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snuffy said: "Since both powders are similar in burn rate, I'd just load it to WW-748 charge weights and go shooting. But that's just me! I'll catch a bunch of flack for suggesting this, but it would work."

He's right. Just don't load max-pressure recipes with it. Mark the jug to remind you.

It'll make a good plinking powder. And the sun will rise in the east tomorrow

Nick_C_S · October 2, 2013, 05:53 PM

P.S.

I never bring more than one powder to my bench at a time. And before I pour a powder into the hopper, I always check it to make sure it's empty (just like I always check a gas BBQ or oven before I turn it on).

I'm not saying I'll never make this mistake, but I haven't yet.

Colorado Redneck · October 2, 2013, 11:07 PM

I made exactly the same mistake one time, with different powders. The jug that got contaminated only had about half a pound of powder left. Tossed the whole deal. Chalk it up to experience and make an effort to do better in the future.

Sooner or later we all make errors when loading---we are humans. Minimize the opportunity to screw up---only one powder on the bench etc. Think through what you are doing before you actually begin a process. When in doubt, consider the worst that can happen and estimate your risk from that point.

jcwit · October 3, 2013, 12:23 AM

Sounds like a learning experience.

BoogieMan · October 3, 2013, 07:33 AM

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Every one makes mistakes, don't make two. dump it & learn.

This is very sound advice.

You loose maybe $40 worth of powder or risk a $500 (min) handgun or worse yet your hand, eye, etc... I never win gambles

Nick_C_S · October 3, 2013, 06:57 PM

You've mixed a little tiny bit of an ever-so-slightly slower powder with a bunch of an ever-so-slightly faster powder. In the world of accidentally mixing powders, that's a best case scenario.

It's not like you mixed a really fast powder into some slow powder. And like 44 AMP said, you created a "physical mixture." It's not a chemical mixture where it will become something greater than its parts.

I'd venture to say you could just "load it to WW748 charge weights and go shooting" - as snuffy said. As an added precaution, you could tone down the loads just a smidgen. To me, that would be reacting with more than enough safety.

Let's not make more of this than it is. Mark the jug. You'll be fine.

BuckRub · October 3, 2013, 08:30 PM

Agree with last post

October 2, 2013, 05:53 PM	#28
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	P.S. I never bring more than one powder to my bench at a time. And before I pour a powder into the hopper, I always check it to make sure it's empty (just like I always check a gas BBQ or oven before I turn it on). I'm not saying I'll never make this mistake, but I haven't yet. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

October 2, 2013, 11:07 PM	#29
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Did the same thing as Schmelba99 I made exactly the same mistake one time, with different powders. The jug that got contaminated only had about half a pound of powder left. Tossed the whole deal. Chalk it up to experience and make an effort to do better in the future. Sooner or later we all make errors when loading---we are humans. Minimize the opportunity to screw up---only one powder on the bench etc. Think through what you are doing before you actually begin a process. When in doubt, consider the worst that can happen and estimate your risk from that point.

October 3, 2013, 12:23 AM	#30
jcwit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2007 Location: Upper Indiana Posts: 609	Sounds like a learning experience. __________________ U.S. Army Veteran NRA Certified Range Officer

October 3, 2013, 06:57 PM	#32
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	You've mixed a little tiny bit of an ever-so-slightly slower powder with a bunch of an ever-so-slightly faster powder. In the world of accidentally mixing powders, that's a best case scenario. It's not like you mixed a really fast powder into some slow powder. And like 44 AMP said, you created a "physical mixture." It's not a chemical mixture where it will become something greater than its parts. I'd venture to say you could just "load it to WW748 charge weights and go shooting" - as snuffy said. As an added precaution, you could tone down the loads just a smidgen. To me, that would be reacting with more than enough safety. Let's not make more of this than it is. Mark the jug. You'll be fine. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

October 2, 2013, 10:45 AM	#26
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Every one makes mistakes, don't make two. dump it & learn.

October 3, 2013, 08:30 PM	#33
BuckRub Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,046	Agree with last post