Powder Question

[22250BOLT]

I have some IMR 4350 that is probably 5 years old. it has been in dry storage in my house for the five years. i use to get someone to reload my bullets and now i am starting to do my own. will this powder be ok for use?

[RenegadeRN]

As long as the powder has been kept in dry conditions, like inside storage as youi mentioned...it should be good to go. I have powder that I've had for almost 15 years I still load. I've never had any go bad.

There are stories that abound on the internet that says you can tell it is bad by the smell. Supposedly It will have an acidic, nasty smell to it if it is bad. I personally have never had any or smelled any bad powder, so I can't describe the smell. However, if you are that concerned about it? Gunpowder is basically a nitrate and nitrates make wonderful fertilizers. To get rid of if you can just sprinkle it on your lawn..

[22250BOLT]

Thats what i was thinking, but just wanted to here it from someone who has a little more experience.