777 powder lot number dating

daddus1 · September 11, 2007, 04:01 PM

Hi
Does anyone out there know how to tell how old 777 is by the lot number?
I was told that it is possible when buying the loose stuff that it can get old just sitting on the shelf(but I can't figure how)
Also for the 50 caliber ignited by a 209 shotgun primer should I use FF or FFF
Any info will be greatly appreciated
daddus1

mykeal · September 11, 2007, 04:17 PM

I know of no evidence supporting the thesis that 777 "gets old sitting on the shelf". However, I tend to use it up pretty quickly so I may not be the best authority. Hodgdon's web site doesn't give any information that would allow you to check the label for dating.

ffg should be just fine with a 209 primer.

September 11, 2007, 04:01 PM	#1
daddus1 Junior Member Join Date: June 19, 2006 Location: Williamsport,Pa Posts: 12	777 powder lot number dating Hi Does anyone out there know how to tell how old 777 is by the lot number? I was told that it is possible when buying the loose stuff that it can get old just sitting on the shelf(but I can't figure how) Also for the 50 caliber ignited by a 209 shotgun primer should I use FF or FFF Any info will be greatly appreciated daddus1

September 11, 2007, 04:17 PM	#2
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	I know of no evidence supporting the thesis that 777 "gets old sitting on the shelf". However, I tend to use it up pretty quickly so I may not be the best authority. Hodgdon's web site doesn't give any information that would allow you to check the label for dating. ffg should be just fine with a 209 primer.