Mixing powder lots

[DevilDawg]

I have the oppurtunity to buy 20 pounds of RL 22 for $200 which is only $10 a pound. The only problem I have with it is that each pound is from a different lot. I have found that RL22 can have significant differences in load performance when going from one lot to another. Therefore, what I would like to do is buy this 20 pounds of powder and mix it in a large container so that every charge I load with it will be of the same mix.

The question now becomes, what problems if any can occur by mixing the same type powder with different lot numbers?

NOTE: I'm not mixing types or brands. It will be RL22 mixed with RL22 with various lot numbers only.

 

[rick smith]

I do it quite frequently. Mix well and "your" lot will be the same for each loading.Rick.

 

[old #7]

What would you do if the manufacturer recalled a specific lot?

 

[Mike Fontaine]

I do the same thing with 10# of Varget! If I can't find the 8# cans I usually buy 10 singles and mix them in a small tub. I find that it's better not to dump one full container at a time. Iusually pour ~ 1/8 of each container into the tub, mix and repeat until done.
Mike

 

[rick smith]

Probaly would not know about the recall but that lot would no longer exist as far as my powder is concerned. They can't recall the lot I made.Rick.

 

[Richracer1]

I agree, mix them. I've done it. If Alliant/Hodgdon recall that specific powder lot, oh well. I've already loaded and fired rounds from that custom lot of powder.