NEED HELP--Disposal of old dun powder
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erratadata
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100 yards downrange and a tracer round. (sorry, my inner child took over for a minute there)
There are at least 3 powders in this picture that are obsolete.
However, that doesn't mean they are useless and need to be disposed of. I believe I've already used all of the HS5 and the other two will have some use found for them.
This is 1940s or before Unique that still performs like when it was new!
Here's some WWII H4831 as stated on the side of the can.
Here are three "kegs", the right two are Green Dot and the left one is Alcan 5. Alcan was the only square cut powder brought into the US that I know of.
However, that doesn't mean they are useless and need to be disposed of. I believe I've already used all of the HS5 and the other two will have some use found for them.
This is 1940s or before Unique that still performs like when it was new!
Here's some WWII H4831 as stated on the side of the can.
Here are three "kegs", the right two are Green Dot and the left one is Alcan 5. Alcan was the only square cut powder brought into the US that I know of.
Most of the time, it's better to consult those who know rather that those who are guessing. Here's what Alliant has to say about powder storage and handling. Alliant Powder - Storage & Handling
However, you also have other things to consider, like this: Static Electricity and Black Powder
I can't get the code to turn off, but there are other "experiments at the bottom of the static Electricity page.
However, you also have other things to consider, like this: Static Electricity and Black Powder
I can't get the code to turn off, but there are other "experiments at the bottom of the static Electricity page.
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BIGPAPIGREG
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10-4 y'all, as soon as I can find out what kind it is, I will report back....( DUN POWDER???????<--what a dumb ass I am)
mikeofcontex
Active Member
Wishing you a wonderful day in return.
Capt.hollis
Member
Burn it.. Makes a great fire starter. I'd never call the cops . Next thing you know they'll be having the forensic boys out there digging up your lawn . Lol
mikeofcontex
Active Member
We don't yet know what it is nor does Alliant. We do know how to dispose of smokeless powder and know to be very careful with black powder.
We do know about powder storage and how to evaluate powder for continued use.
Does Alliant hire experts. One would hope so. Would their experts disagree with other experts. I would expect so.
With experts and amateurs alike, one should evaluate counsel carefully/wisely.
We do know about powder storage and how to evaluate powder for continued use.
Does Alliant hire experts. One would hope so. Would their experts disagree with other experts. I would expect so.
With experts and amateurs alike, one should evaluate counsel carefully/wisely.
Capt.hollis
Member
I think your making a mountain out of a mole hill. Just burn it and be done with it
It burns hot and fast. If you have fire ant hill, make a deep hole in it with a piece of rebar, fill it with powder, and, carefully, light it with a long match. Stand clear. It will melt all the ants in that hill.
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There are at least 3 powders in this picture that are obsolete.
However, that doesn't mean they are useless and need to be disposed of. I believe I've already used all of the HS5 and the other two will have some use found for them.
I have a can of the HiVel 2. Someone sent me loads for 30-06 using the powder. I also have a can of the #6. I can't remember for sure, but maybe I have loads for 38 Special for that one.
BIGPAPIGREG
TGT Addict
should find out Wednesday what kind it is, will go from there
Load data for those two powders are in Phil Sharpe's "Complete Guide to Handloading" and HiVel#2 data is also in Speer #7. DuPont Number 6 is a triple based powder, one of the few I'm aware of in canister grade.
