Thunderbird 4350 powder?

Pathfinder45 · July 9, 2018, 11:56 PM

I just was given a canister of powder labeled, " Thunderbird Cartridge Co., Inc.", with 4350 printed on it in two places. It must have 8 to 10 lbs of powder in it. It's extruded, smells right and looks like it could be, well, 4350, in visually excellent condition. It's a cylindrical, shiny, metal can with a screw-cap. No date; no bar-code, no stock numbers. Does anybody know anything about this?

hounddawg · July 10, 2018, 12:21 PM

you could try calling them or emailing them directly

Thunderbird Cartridge Company, Inc
602-237-3823
[email protected]

**Unclenick** · July 10, 2018, 12:23 PM

{Edit: I was editing this when the above posted}

Thunderbird Cartridge Company, Inc, appears to be a commercial reloader and a reloading supply retailer. They probably bought powder in bulk and divided it into those cans. These days, you don't see a lot of metal containers, but they still work. As to the age and whether it is canister grade or packaged bulk grade, I couldn't say. I suggest you call Thunderbird and ask. 602-237-3823.

old roper · July 10, 2018, 06:00 PM

There used to be company called, Thunderbird Powder Co. Famous for it's T-322.

http://benchrest.com/archive/index.php/t-59971.html

**Unclenick** · July 11, 2018, 08:08 AM

Since the can says Thunderbird Cartridge Company, it won't be a Thunderbird Powder Company product.

old roper · July 11, 2018, 08:50 AM

Nick, So I can't commend about there old company.

**Unclenick** · July 11, 2018, 07:39 PM

Since you posted in this thread, I assumed you believed you were making a post relevant to the thread topic, so I needed to be sure there was no confusion.

Pathfinder45 · July 12, 2018, 01:40 AM

I tried to call them today, but they didn't pick up. Waiting for an email response too. Thanks for the input, guys. I'm hoping to use the powder, but want to exercise some due diligence before proceeding.

Dillonhelp · July 12, 2018, 11:16 AM

Thunderbird Cartridge Company in Laveen, AZ is the company that repacked this powder. It is probably non-canister powder. As far as I know they are still in business. They should be able to supply some data. Small shop, been there for years.

hdwhit · July 12, 2018, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Pathfinder45 wrote:
I'm hoping to use the powder, but want to exercise some due diligence before proceeding.

Very wise.

Pathfinder45 · July 12, 2018, 09:39 PM

I got through to them today. The good news is that it's a non-canister grade of 4350 made by Du Pont for an ammunition manufacturer and not precisely standardized for the reloading market. Begin with a starting load for 4350 and work up; standard operating procedure. Looks like I'm pretty well set for powder now,

Thanks, everyone, for your helpful comments.

July 9, 2018, 11:56 PM	#1
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Thunderbird 4350 powder? I just was given a canister of powder labeled, " Thunderbird Cartridge Co., Inc.", with 4350 printed on it in two places. It must have 8 to 10 lbs of powder in it. It's extruded, smells right and looks like it could be, well, 4350, in visually excellent condition. It's a cylindrical, shiny, metal can with a screw-cap. No date; no bar-code, no stock numbers. Does anybody know anything about this?

July 10, 2018, 12:21 PM	#2
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	you could try calling them or emailing them directly Thunderbird Cartridge Company, Inc 602-237-3823 [email protected] __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

July 10, 2018, 12:23 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	{Edit: I was editing this when the above posted} Thunderbird Cartridge Company, Inc, appears to be a commercial reloader and a reloading supply retailer. They probably bought powder in bulk and divided it into those cans. These days, you don't see a lot of metal containers, but they still work. As to the age and whether it is canister grade or packaged bulk grade, I couldn't say. I suggest you call Thunderbird and ask. 602-237-3823. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

July 10, 2018, 06:00 PM	#4
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	There used to be company called, Thunderbird Powder Co. Famous for it's T-322. http://benchrest.com/archive/index.php/t-59971.html __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

July 11, 2018, 08:08 AM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	Since the can says Thunderbird Cartridge Company, it won't be a Thunderbird Powder Company product. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

July 11, 2018, 08:50 AM	#6
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	Nick, So I can't commend about there old company. __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

July 11, 2018, 07:39 PM	#7
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	Since you posted in this thread, I assumed you believed you were making a post relevant to the thread topic, so I needed to be sure there was no confusion. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

July 12, 2018, 01:40 AM	#8
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	I tried to call them today, but they didn't pick up. Waiting for an email response too. Thanks for the input, guys. I'm hoping to use the powder, but want to exercise some due diligence before proceeding.

July 12, 2018, 11:16 AM	#9
Dillonhelp Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 52	Thunderbird Cartridge Company in Laveen, AZ is the company that repacked this powder. It is probably non-canister powder. As far as I know they are still in business. They should be able to supply some data. Small shop, been there for years.

July 12, 2018, 09:39 PM	#11
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	I got through to them today. The good news is that it's a non-canister grade of 4350 made by Du Pont for an ammunition manufacturer and not precisely standardized for the reloading market. Begin with a starting load for 4350 and work up; standard operating procedure. Looks like I'm pretty well set for powder now, Thanks, everyone, for your helpful comments. Last edited by Pathfinder45; July 12, 2018 at 09:40 PM. Reason: thanks

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