I reloaded my own ammo for years then I took a break from it,,,,,,,,, a five year break. I still have my equipment, case’s, projectiles, primers, powders etc. I am getting the urge to go at it again. My question for you fine folks is this: all my powder is still in the cabinets built into my reloading bench. Primers too along with everything else except my press. Would my powder likely still be good. It has been kept in the factory 1 lb bottles and 7 - 8 lb kegs. Kept dry but I reload in my shop at home. I have a wood heater on the opposite side of my shop from where I reload. Shop is 35 x 45 feet. No a c but the temps range from 80 - 90 in summer to 38 - 40 in winter unless i have a fire going in the winter in the wood heater, then it is 65 - 75. Pics of powder are what I have in my cabinet. Cabinet doors are always shut. Thanks for any advice / helpful comments
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Getting back into reloading after 5 year break
- Thread starter Lobo1
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More than likely it is. I would check to be sure loading conservative loads to see how they perform. I’ve had some older powders that were hotter over years of storage and sone that I should’ve thrown out sometimes they have a really strong smell when you open them when they’re gettin old.
I’ve got some that I’ve had for 20 years and is still fine for loading. I always load up 10 rounds and test them on the older powder and have had no change in velocity or accuracy.
Lobo,
I’m afraid it’s all gone bad. Bring it to me. I’ll give u what u paid for it 5 years ago so that you aren’t put out. Hehe
I’m afraid it’s all gone bad. Bring it to me. I’ll give u what u paid for it 5 years ago so that you aren’t put out. Hehe
I will reverse price is right him and pay you $1 more
should be fine, visually check it out and smell it.
Of course it makes sense to reload components one already has on hand, but would it make economic sense to reload if one had to buy them to get started at today's prices?
