Powder cost and longevity of storage ???

[Al in SC]

Looking to buy at least 8 lbs. Individual 1 lb. cans will cost $3 per Lb. more than bulk purchase in 8 lb can. Will the life of the individual 1 lb cans be longer than 8 lb can since powder in the 8 lb can will be exposed to air once the top is removed? Which would you buy and why? Thanks for any and all input.

 

[DrMike]

Buy the eight pound keg; the minimal exposure to air won't hurt the powder so long as you keep it dry and avoid excessive heat.

 

[Guy Miner]

Al, good to see you here again! Hope all is well.

Yes, I buy my heavy-use powders in 8 lb jugs. For me, that's Varget, H4350 and Unique. I like the consistency of having 8 lbs from the same powder lot.

Guy

 

[Vince]

I have a friend that is still using a jug, originally purchased in a 55 gallon drum, of surplus H4831 that he acquired in the 1960's. It still works just fine.

 

[Al in SC]

Really appreciate the input from all of you. Will order the 8 lb containers.

Dr. Mike, Your recent post indicate you are going to eat well this winter with your recent harvest.

Guy, Had heart valve replaced about 1.5 years ago along with a couple other minor surgeries. All were successful and I am doling fine. So much to be thankful for, which I am, and enjoying life. Anxious to see pictures and hear about your Africa trip.

Vince, A 55 gallon container of powder??? Wow! That would last a while.

Love keeping up with all you fellas through post on this board and send my best wishes to all of you.

 

[SJB358]

I have a friend that is still using a jug, originally purchased in a 55 gallon drum, of surplus H4831 that he acquired in the 1960's. It still works just fine.

Man, a 55 gallon drum of powder. Sounds like a reloaders Heaven..

 

[DrMike]

Really appreciate the input from all of you. Will order the 8 lb containers.

Dr. Mike, Your recent post indicate you are going to eat well this winter with your recent harvest.

God has been gracious to me. I am still looking for a moose, and a few other critters. I will be looking in another province for an elk shortly. It is good to see you posting again. I am so grateful for modern medical advances; glad to hear you are doing well.