Age of Powder

[dtalley]

I received this can of powder from a friend who got it in a box at an auction. The top and bottom are tin and the rest is cardboard and paper. The lid is just pressed into a hole in the top. I haven't opened it to smell of it yet but the can is in great shape.

Does anyone have an idea what year it is from??

 

[rcmodel]

Well, for sure older then 1967 when zip-codes became mandatory on addresses!

I remember those cans, but I can't put a positive date on it.
Probably late 50's / early 60's.


rcmodel

 

[dtalley]

Thanks, I am thinking about shooting some, that is if it looks good and smells okay.

 

[rcmodel]

Check for rust inside the top & bottom of the can.

If the powder is breaking down, there will most likely be rust inside.


rcmodel

 

[Urbana John]

Funny!!!! I've got a pound of Hodgdon's rifle powder H450 in a red with white lettering that looks the same.
Price was $2.50 !!!
Don't think it's ever been opened-----cardboard is still pretty stiff and no rust on the outside.
I "might" try it out,if I can find any loading data for 223 or 308

UJ