Thread: Old Powder

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

Yeh, I would have tested the 3031.

Is there any there you might want to test, can drop it off at hoppers crossing for ya next time I head past.

Originally Posted by SmokeyJason

Is there any there you might want to test, can drop it off at hoppers crossing for ya next time I head past.

PM sent.

Originally Posted by Jhon

Yes I'm with you. I use a lot of old powders. Nobel Rifle powders are great..I recently finished a green tin of Rifle No.1 made in the 1930s..loaded 243 for myself and two others..excellent performer..I have original data for Nobel Rifle and Pistol powder if anyone needs it. I am currently shooting IPSC in 9mm with Pistol No. 2 from 1970s. Ive rescued old powders from several sources including Winchester, ADI, IMR, Dupont , Olin, Mulwex, etc etc. Even
Vihtavuori!

Never had to throw one out yet. Yes I carefully inspect. I believe a lot of the "caution" expressed in the past about using old powders has been driven by retailers wanting to sell new. Not a lot to do with the old powder actuually being usable or not. Its healthy to be cautious. If your concerned or in doubt stop right there. But don't just toss it out. Send it to me, at the very least I'll test it for ya. . Especially 3031

Hi @Jhon
Would you mind posting that data?

I just saved 9 to.10 lb of nobels no 9 today bit of back ground it was x cac and the dude who ran turoa cartridge company bought a tonne or so and used to load 38sp and 357 mag for the police my old buddy used to shoot with him he said it was a dirty powder and turoa labelled it as PB 10 any one want to try it will be cheap as but pick up porirua shame to waste on garden and it still looks good

Geeze how can I get some of that?

Originally Posted by Jhon

Geeze how can I get some of that?

sure we can work something out ,

Originally Posted by 40mm

Please stop spreading powder under trees guys!

Send it to mr 40mm and ill dispose of it in a much more interesting way!

Might even have some beers for you!

About 1/3 tin here.
If you look close there is a couple of green flakes.
Green dot?
Or just the fact that its 40 years old.
you are welcome to it - I am work in Warkworth industrial area. You could come and get if you are passing by.
I don't mind popping it in a courier bag.
I got it along with a MEC Junior for free.
I'm never going to use it.

@m101a1. I'm interested as well. PM sent.

Originally Posted by rupert

@m101a1. I'm interested as well. PM sent.

ok will split between you and jhon havnt weighted yet but prob 4 lb ea + some courier for jhon if you pick up 100 each

Originally Posted by SmokeyJason

I was going to put up a separate post re some powders given to me today. This might be just as good.
Can of 4831, large granules.
Hercules unique.
Nobel no 1 and 2 rifle powders.
I wanted some powder for my 22 hornet and that's what arrived. So, anything there that I might be able to use?
Cheers.

4831 is definately useful.....

Originally Posted by m101a1

ok will split between you and jhon havnt weighted yet but prob 4 lb ea + some courier for jhon if you pick up 100 each

Suits me ta

Old powder and we also have a thread on wasp nests

@m101a1: Sounds good.

Originally Posted by bobbydazzler

About 1/3 tin here.
If you look close there is a couple of green flakes.
Green dot?
Or just the fact that its 40 years old.
you are welcome to it - I am work in Warkworth industrial area. You could come and get if you are passing by.
I don't mind popping it in a courier bag.
I got it along with a MEC Junior for free.
I'm never going to use it.

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Thats great powder if in good nick..Nobel did not to my knowledge publish Pistol load data for it..I have developed loads for 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 44mag and 44- 40 using Red Dot or ASN30 data as a starting point. Work up carefully..ive had no issues with lower loads but it pressure peaks quickly at or near max load. It is currently my goto load for 45ACP and meters fine from my Dillon 550b. In 30 cal rifle I use it for reduced loads starting around 8gn, max definitely is 13gn. 10-12gn will you in the 1400fps to 1600fps range depending on bullet weight and calibre across 308, 303B and 30-30 Win. No filler used.

I had some Nobels 80 that I used with cast bullets in a .303, it was a good bulky powder so no chance of a double charge, no idea off the top of my head what load I used, about 10grs rings a bell but it could just be my tinnitus.