Powder Storage

[jeffdt]

Has anyone ever considered this or even done it, I was thinking about using our foodsaver vaccum system to seal a two pound jug of V110. I was gonna use one of the jar sealing lids on it. I use V110 in .22 hornet loads, 8 grains. Lol, so the v110 will be sitting on the bench for quite some time. Would there be a benifit to doing this or am I just paranoid?

Jeff

 

[The Bushmaster]

Hummm...Never thought of that...Must be a Morman thing, these foodsaver vac pak things. My wifes Morman. Powder stored in its original container and kept in a cool dry place will still be usable with no detectable loss of power for many years. But it never hurts to improve the powder's chances of survival....

 

[Father Knows Best]

Would there be a benifit to doing this or am I just paranoid?

You're paranoid. Just keep the container sealed and in a reasonably cool, dark place. A shelf in your basement is just fine.

 

[Mal H]

Yep, I'm going with the paranoid angle also.

As the previous members have advised, just keep it in the original container with the lid on tight in a fairly cool location.

 

[Infidel]

.... I use V110 in .22 hornet loads, 8 grains. Lol, so the v110 will be sitting on the bench for quite sone time.

Shoot more.

 

[bakert]

You're paranoid. Just keep the container sealed and in a reasonably cool, dark place. A shelf in your basement is just fine.

Yep. I've kept some for over 20 yrs myself in a bedroom closet and know people that have kept powders longer than that. Like Father says be sure to keep the lid on tight.

 

[jeepmor]

Long term storage of powder

Shoot more.

Shoot often, use that powder up, they'll make more.

 

[taliv]

definitely avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. powder comes in black jugs or metal cans for a reason.