Old 4831

[skywag]

I have about 10 pounds of old 4831 from WWII. It was fine in 1988, the last time I reloaded with it.

It's been dry, dark and cool. I suspect it is still good. I wonder!

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[Velzey]

It will be fine! I also have some of the old pull down 4831 that was actually packed in one pound early celeophane bags. I contacted Hodgdon about the lot date and they said it was packed in the mid 50's and it was pulled from WW1 surplus 30-06.

I still shoot many 1/2 moa groups with powder that is nearly 100 years old!

 

[motoman98]

Look for deterioration in the form of fine brown powder: then it's bad.
Used to buy it in the 32lb cloth bags for $.59/lb.....hummmm

 

[Jamie6.5]

Nope! It's no doubt bad, and terribly dangerous,....
PM me your address and I will be by to pick it up and dispose of it properly for you!
I won't charge you a HAZMAT disposal fee since you are a member here at NWFA,...

 

[deadshot2]

Powder this old should only be used in rifles of similar age. Old Mauser's and 03 Springfields are just perfect for this.

 

[Mecanik]

Yeah it's probably bad. Don't take any chances. Just give it to me, I'll take care of it.