Powder Contaier

[Wachsmann]

This may be a dumb question to ask but; are the 1lbs or 8lbs powder containers made out of special plastics that the powder does not react with? Reason for asking is I have several hybrid 100 containers that are 1lb and if I had a large container to place them in and then mix them all up I was hoping not to get the lot to lot inconsistancies. I also seen where some one had left powder in a charge master over a couple of days and in there video it showed the charge master being pitted really bad by the setting powder are a least this is what they showed in the video.

 

[Dosh]

W, the factory containers have proven to hold powder as long as you need with no reaction. Perhaps the components on a Chargemaster react due to the material used in them. Powder left in one is exposed to more oxidation and humidity. As far as mixing lots, some recommend not to and others are OK with it. Good luck

 

[DocDoc]

When you open a can of powder, you can smell the solvent used in production. Some plastics are more sensitive to some solvents, while others are impervious. Put the powder back in the factory can and keep it tightly closed and you should not have a problem.

 

[Wachsmann]

havn't open them. well some day i'll just buy an 8 pounder. thanks for the reply.

 

[blacktail 8541]

I am one of the group that will mix lots into one big lot and re package. But I do use original containers when possible. Go to Home Depot and purchase a new plastic 1 gallon paint can and mix the lots in that. They are designed to resist solvents just like powder jugs. After mixing return a portion into the original can or 2 for everyday use. This negates the need to continually re open the bulk container. Remember to lable the bulk container appropriately in 2 spots, lid and body.

 

[tbrice23]

I wouldn't trust any other container to hold powder.
But what I have done is mix all lots of powder in a large static resistant bowl and pour the new lot into the 1 pound containers. Then I'll label all containers on the lid with a paint stick 'LOT 1', or whatever you want to write so you can remember that they're all one single lot from now on.

 

[LoneTraveler]

Ether is the solvent used to combine the components of many powders. And then the nitros or nitrides in the powder. Either can be not compatible with certain Plastics. My old Lyman 55 powder measure has a part cloudy powder resoviour , Many years ago I left some Bullseye or Herco in it for 24 hours to finish a run of 38 Sp. or 357 Mag. pistol loads.

If powder is removed from its original container make sure it is properly identified on outside of container, On the lid, And place a piece of paper inside with what powder is in the container. As a wildlife officer and Hunter Safety instructor I have heard many horror stories and seen the results of the wrong powder being loaded. I once had a muzzle loader I took to H.E. classes in pieces. Miracle Whip jars of Black Powder and Hercules Herco got mixed up and blew the rifle to splinters of steel and wood. Shooter got a piece of steel through his upper arm and hair scorched.

I have IMR 4350 from about 3 or 4 different lots. I have considered mixing them together and making one big uniform lot. Then replace in original cans and mark as such. I use IMR 4350 in 243 Win. 300 WSM and 338 WM. Would save checking loads in all 3 rifles every time I change lots of powder.

 

[Wachsmann]

I'm also a little worried about opening all of them up and then having all exposed to air at least once but I know that's the only way or I will have to check each lot. Its just something I hate to do but the original thought was to mix them all up so I have just 1 lot and I don't have to check each time. Mainly for my 6.5 since I use it as my high volume shooter right now. I just really love shooting the gun more than any of my others. But thanks for the replies and the home depot jug may be the way to go or one of my wife's very large deep glass bowls and then put them back into there jugs.