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Post by "BIGTYME" on Jun 6, 2004 18:11:27 GMT -5
How long ya'll keep your powder and primars for
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Post by "BIGTYME" on Jun 6, 2004 18:12:43 GMT -5
I Keep mine for a total of 2 years. After thet I throw dem away. Dont want to chance a lost deer for a stale primar or powder  |
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Post by quigleysharps4570 on Jun 6, 2004 18:21:11 GMT -5
Hmmm, never have thought about it till now. It generally doesn't sit long before it's used up. Between the muzzleloader, pistol and Sharps, a fresh batch is usually around.
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Post by Ruger Redhawk on Jun 8, 2004 18:54:43 GMT -5
I have cans of BP and percussion caps from 15-20 years ago maybe even longer.They still work fine. I guess allot depends on how they're stored.I wouldn't hesitate using them at the range or hunting for that matter.I have a Ruger Old Army(s/s) that's been loaded for 11 years now.I guarantee it will fire all six shots with the same caps.
Ruger Redhawk
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Post by Backstrap on Jun 13, 2004 4:19:21 GMT -5
Yep I agree with RR, I got powder and primers from 25 years or so ago, and I still use it! That stuff don't go bad, just remember the old slogan, "keep your powder dry" it'll last forever, it does not degrade, even if you get mosture in it you can dry it out and it will be fine, it's not like Pyrodex, but that crap will probably last a while too!
Roll Tide!
Lee
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Post by Ruger Redhawk on Jun 13, 2004 9:20:49 GMT -5
Backstrap, I see in this topic and the other one I started Pyrodex Pellets,you're sure coming down hard on Pryodex Pellets.Have you had any bad experiences with Pyrodex?I know years ago when Pyrodex first came out there were supposedly ignition problems.I'm sure that has been eliminated. I heard many rumors way back. I did hear where the factory making PD had blown up. The inventor was killed.Here again that could have been a rumor with no truth to it.I did buy some Pyrodex when it first came out.Never used it and I still have it today unopened in the original (cardboard) ROUND can. Then PD came in the square container for awhile.Now I see it's back in round plastic containers If I had to choose between BP or Pyrodex, BP would win hands down.Since I still have a choice,Pyrodex pellets go with me hunting.For range shooting BP all the way.
Ruger Redhawk
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Post by Backstrap on Jun 14, 2004 0:22:26 GMT -5
I just have never liked the stuff, and yes I belive those rumors are true, I remember hearing about them, I guess I like powder because with the pellet's you can't adjust for range and accuracy as easy, I have a friend with a knight, that he could not get to shoot with pyrodex pellets we finnaly talked him into BP and the accuracy and grouping came in for him! Also I guess I'm just an old school traditionalist when it comes to muzzle-loaders, and pyrodex does not fit into that! Besides it used to be a lot dirtier than BP, I know that seem's like an oxymoron, but it fowled quicker, they may have fixed it, but I will never use it! I hate the stuff! Just my dumb opinion!  Roll Tide! Lee |
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Post by Backstrap on Jun 14, 2004 16:35:34 GMT -5
RR that rumor you heard about the guy who invented the stuff blowing himself up is true, and Hogdon, figured out the man's recipie, and now they have been making it ever since, I also belive that they put out that triple7 stuff too, also adding to my earlier post about pyrodex fouling barrels more than BP was true, they may have changed the recipie, and made it not as bad, but I do not know, because I never really used it but once or twice, we still have that old round can that we bought when the stuff came out, also they used to advertise that the stuff was less corrosive than BP! That was a load of bull-manure, that suff ate up our neihbor's barrle in a matter of days, it now serves as a tomato stalk holder! Like I said they may have modified the stuff, but I would not trust it for any reason, and if I did have one of those expensive new ML's I would clean it as fast as possible after shooting to be sure it did not create pit's inside my barrel! again, just my opinion! Get some speed loaders, and go back to your stockpile of BP, you will only be protecting your investment! And I also remember when it was 3-5 bucks a can for BP, now it's $15.00 through my gun club, maybey more at a shop, I really don't know, like you, even competing I have enough to last at least 10 years, between my father and myself, and if Bigtyme trows his BP out every 2 years I'll be happy to take it off your hands instead of being thrown away! I'll pay the haz-mat, or whatever shipping and all, please contact me before throwing any black powder away!!!!!
Roll Tide!
Lee
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Post by Ruger Redhawk on Jun 14, 2004 18:32:08 GMT -5
Backstrap thanks for your comments. I was sure that the inventor was killed when there was an explosion at the factory.You verified that.I never used BP in my Knight.I saw on the video they recommend it for inlines. That's basically the only reason I tried it. My Knight has S/S barrel. I know it can still pit.I use two 50 grain pellets and the accuracy is real good.I sighted in at 50 yards because of the open sights and my worn out eyes.I got about a 1" group which is good enough for me.I have speed loaders. Next time I go to the range I'll see what I can do with 3Fg BP.I never had an ignition problem using the pellets. Last year I upgraded it to the Extreme bolt. It rained the whole weekend. Stupid me when I removed the full jacket and put the rifle in my case water had saturated the charge.The end of the week I went to shoot it out. Snapped about 5 primers.I pulled the breech plug. What a gooey mess I had.I have since taken a half dozen full jackets and sealed them with RTV Silcone for sealing it when I un cap it.That was my fault and not the rifles fault.Thanks for your advice. I will try BP next time out. Of course there's no telling when that will be.
Ruger Redhawk
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