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mixing powder?
15 November 2006, 19:52
7mm. guymixing powder?
So I was pulling a ton of bullets for my 30-06 last night and got some of the two powders used mixed together. I've heard this can be bad, but don't want to throw it away if I don't have to the two powders are IMR 4350 and H4831. It's the 4831 in the 4350. Is this safe to use or am I better off torching it?
7mm. guy
shoot straight or shoot often.
15 November 2006, 20:04
Husqvarna M98Burn it, no need to live on the edge....
/C
15 November 2006, 20:08
ramrod340quote:
Burn it, no need to live on the edge....
I agree. While in theory a slower powder added in won't raise pressure. You have the issue of load development. Your old 4350 loads would not work. YOu would need to work up a load for the mix. Then even more key is the mix even. More than likely the burn rate would vary from load to load.
Use it as a lesson learned and toss it.
As usual just my $.02
Paul K
15 November 2006, 20:34
jeffeossofertilizer
15 November 2006, 22:29
vapodogdump it!!!
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15 November 2006, 22:40
two canoesKeep it and mix it with peanut butter. The mixture, if put in ANY rodent path or hole will rid your area of unwanted vermin. The rodent cannot vomit, so the powder acts like a blood thinner and they bleed to death internally.
15 November 2006, 22:43
7mm. guyThanks guys, I fgured that would be the case, but thought I'd double check. These make for a real neat and extremely intense fire. (Not my first time) yep I'm a bright one.
7mm. guy
shoot straight or shoot often.
16 November 2006, 02:52
p dog shooterIf it is just a small amount throw it out. If it is many pounds of it I would work a load up for it.
16 November 2006, 06:27
vanI save questionable powders of any kind,and set a match to it on the 4th of July.van
16 November 2006, 07:01
bartschequote:
Originally posted by p dog shooter:
If it is just a small amount throw it out. If it is many pounds of it I would work a load up for it.
If it were mine and there was a lot I would thoroughly blend those two powders and use the reduced 4350 load data as a starting guide.
roger
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16 November 2006, 07:14
tnekkccBartche,
I couldn't be any worse than the surplus bulk powder I have worked up loads for.
A little dab'l do ya.
16 November 2006, 07:27
MickinColoquote:
If it were mine and there was a lot I would thoroughly blend those two powders and use the reduced 4350 load data as a starting guide. roger
If it wasn't more than a pound or 2, why bother, it's much more fun to light it off and watch it burn.
16 November 2006, 23:52
7mm. guyThanks guys while the varmit things sounds interesting I'm trying to concoct some kind of chain reaction usingonly element from the reloading bench. Here's what I was thinking: fire a primed brass (flare might reach the muzzle) onto a paper towel douced in one shot case lube leading to the mound of powder. Sounds like quite the experiement.
7mm. guy
shoot straight or shoot often.