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Pathfinder45 · January 23, 2013, 06:12 PM

My oldest powder is Hodgdon 4831, date stamped Nov. 19, 1973, which, evidently was when it was repacked. On the side label it says, "THIS IS WORLD WAR II SURPLUS POWDER. STORAGE LIFE IS NOT GUARANTEED.". It appears to be as good as new and works well at maximum charges in my .270 Winchester. That powder is at least 68 years old now. Proper storage = long shelf-life.

January 23, 2013, 06:12 PM	#7
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	My oldest powder....... My oldest powder is Hodgdon 4831, date stamped Nov. 19, 1973, which, evidently was when it was repacked. On the side label it says, "THIS IS WORLD WAR II SURPLUS POWDER. STORAGE LIFE IS NOT GUARANTEED.". It appears to be as good as new and works well at maximum charges in my .270 Winchester. That powder is at least 68 years old now. Proper storage = long shelf-life.