Black powder question.
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Black powder question.
Does black powder deteriorate over time. The stuff in the red cans. We have acquired a stash the cans look to be in good condition in fact they might be un opened.But I don't know how old it is.
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Re: Black powder question.
So long as it has been kept dry then it should be fine.
I am currently using Curtis's and Harvey's powder from the 1960s
I am currently using Curtis's and Harvey's powder from the 1960s
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Re: Black powder question.
dromia wrote:
I am currently using Curtis's and Harvey's powder from the 1960s
Which, believe it or not oomans, is even newer than most of 'is opinions...
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andy h
Re: Black powder question.
The powder if sealed up tight will be as good as new , a few years ago an american was killed while drilling into a civil war 1860's projectile charged with black powder.
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Re: Black powder question.
Darwin callingandy h wrote:The powder if sealed up tight will be as good as new , a few years ago an american was killed while drilling into a civil war 1860's projectile charged with black powder.
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