Bucephalus
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- Aug 27, 2008
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Thanks, all, for the advice and information. Have about 1/4 pound of improperly stored powder. Strong ammonia smell. Don't want to risk using it.
DEFINITELY get rid of that. I think that when it comes to this subject, and even reloading in general, my Mom's old advice comes in handy - "When in doubt, don't."Thanks, all, for the advice and information. Have about 1/4 pound of improperly stored powder. Strong ammonia smell. Don't want to risk using it.
I thought this needed a bump. environmentally safe is my question ?
The ingredients are inherently an environmentally safe mixture. Burning it is also environmentally safe unless you are disposing of a few tons of it.
So would the gun powder be too concentrated and potentially burn the lawn?
I have a gunpowder-related issue. I have a 1916 .32 cal Pocket Colt. A friend said modern gunpowder will corrode the barrel. Is that true? What ammo should I put through it? Also, where can I get an original holster for it?
I have a gunpowder-related issue. I have a 1916 .32 cal Pocket Colt. A friend said modern gunpowder will corrode the barrel. Is that true? What ammo should I put through it? Also, where can I get an original holster for it?
Thanks i only have small amount pulled 250 40 cal and didn't want to put it in the trash bag
I have a gunpowder-related issue. I have a 1916 .32 cal Pocket Colt. A friend said modern gunpowder will corrode the barrel. Is that true? What ammo should I put through it? Also, where can I get an original holster for it?
Your friend does not know what he/she is talking about.
1916 should be smokeless powder. None of which are corrosive.
Depending on the date and place of manufacture, some primers are corrosive due to their leaving salts behind after detonation. Factory ammo of the day for that pistol was most certainly made with corrosive primers.
The U.S. govt. switched over to non-corrosive primers by 1950. Since most domestic ammo suppliers in the U.S. also supplied the U.S. military, they also switched over when advantageous. Other countries like former Soviet Union used corrosive primers until some time in the 80's.
If you do shoot corrosive ammo, just rinse the barrel and action with a Balistol + water mix when you get home from the range. The Balistol protects from oxidation. Shooting corrosive ammo is not a big deal. Using the correct ammo for your firearm is a big deal.
I would advocate the lawn as a suitable place for disposing of powder that is no longer viable or has been otherwise found to be spoiled.
Depending on the date and place of manufacture, some primers are corrosive due to their leaving salts behind after detonation. Factory ammo of the day for that pistol was most certainly made with corrosive primers.
The U.S. govt. switched over to non-corrosive primers by 1950. Since most domestic ammo suppliers in the U.S. also supplied the U.S. military, they also switched over when advantageous. Other countries like former Soviet Union used corrosive primers until some time in the 80's.
If you do shoot corrosive ammo, just rinse the barrel and action with a Balistol + water mix when you get home from the range. The Balistol protects from oxidation. Shooting corrosive ammo is not a big deal. Using the correct ammo for your firearm is a big deal.