sgoeing
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I left some unique in my powder measure overnight. Just wondering if it is ok to put it back in the container.
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Putting Powder Back Into Original Container?
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Ala Dan
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I agree with Khornet; as I always like to return unused
powder to its original container. That is part of what I
call, "paying attention to detail". Leaving my work area
with things "out of place" is a NO-NO for me. Also, I like
to take a paper towel and remove the powder residue
from inside the powder hopper before stowing it away.
Often times, I may change powder when working up a
load. So, this allows for a clean, fresh start each time
I start to work.
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powder to its original container. That is part of what I
call, "paying attention to detail". Leaving my work area
with things "out of place" is a NO-NO for me. Also, I like
to take a paper towel and remove the powder residue
from inside the powder hopper before stowing it away.
Often times, I may change powder when working up a
load. So, this allows for a clean, fresh start each time
I start to work.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Absolutely. The original container is the best thing to use for storing powder. I don't even like leaving powder in the measure overnight. Oxygen and heat are the worst enemies of powder. Well, except for primers or even an everyday match perhaps. 
Paul "Fitz" Jones
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Powder storage
I only use WW231 for all of my pistol loads in my Star loaders and when I was recovering from an accident My 9 Stars sat with the WW231 in their magazines with no problems as the powder magazines with their tops were like a sealed container. I I poured the powder out and put it back to make sure there were no clumps and there wern't and loaded the ammo with no problems.
However as mentioned above it is a good idea to return powders to their original containers if a number of different powders are used as someone could possibly forget which powder is in the powder magazine. (Not Me)
I am long past the stage of experimentation and WW231 is the powder of choice for all of my target pistol loads in my 9 Stars.
The powder sitting for 20 years did stain my clear magazine tubes dark and it took a lot of scrubbing with every washroom cleaner to make them look better.
Fitz
I only use WW231 for all of my pistol loads in my Star loaders and when I was recovering from an accident My 9 Stars sat with the WW231 in their magazines with no problems as the powder magazines with their tops were like a sealed container. I I poured the powder out and put it back to make sure there were no clumps and there wern't and loaded the ammo with no problems.
However as mentioned above it is a good idea to return powders to their original containers if a number of different powders are used as someone could possibly forget which powder is in the powder magazine. (Not Me)
I am long past the stage of experimentation and WW231 is the powder of choice for all of my target pistol loads in my 9 Stars.
The powder sitting for 20 years did stain my clear magazine tubes dark and it took a lot of scrubbing with every washroom cleaner to make them look better.
Fitz
sgoeing
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Getting the powder mixed up was not my concern. I was concerned that it may have drawn moisture or reacted with oxygen and pouring it back in with the other powder would contaminate it.
Leaving it in the powder measure all night isn't a big deal, or even a couple of days as long as the top is on the powder measure.
However , it is highly recommended that powder be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, that's why powder containers aren't made out of clear plastic, but most powder measures uppers are clear plastic.
However , it is highly recommended that powder be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, that's why powder containers aren't made out of clear plastic, but most powder measures uppers are clear plastic.
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i feel i should add a couple of things.
if you leave powder in the measure, label it so you don't forget what powder it is. i scotch tape a small post-it note to mine. i usually write the weight setting on it as well. don't trust it, though. always test weight before commencing to reload again.
it it a good idea to cover your press and/or powder measure to keep light off the powder. light is detrimental to powder for some reason. some makers color the hopper to slow down the amount of light getting through.
like someone else said, make sure the lid is on the hopper.
only one powder on the bench at any one time.
a funnel will help prevent spills when pouring powder back in it's original container.
i feel i should add a couple of things.
if you leave powder in the measure, label it so you don't forget what powder it is. i scotch tape a small post-it note to mine. i usually write the weight setting on it as well. don't trust it, though. always test weight before commencing to reload again.
it it a good idea to cover your press and/or powder measure to keep light off the powder. light is detrimental to powder for some reason. some makers color the hopper to slow down the amount of light getting through.
like someone else said, make sure the lid is on the hopper.
only one powder on the bench at any one time.
a funnel will help prevent spills when pouring powder back in it's original container.
Mike Irwin
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I've left powder in my measure for weeks at a time, and no problems at all.
I never empty the powder measure. I just keep refilling it.
Although I do label everything. Small address labels is what I use. Label the shot container on my SL900 and all powder measures (3).
Learned my lesson the hard way after coming back from 4 months overseas. Had a huge bin of loaded 12 gauge and couldn't remember what was in them.
I now label everything.
esheato...
Although I do label everything. Small address labels is what I use. Label the shot container on my SL900 and all powder measures (3).
Learned my lesson the hard way after coming back from 4 months overseas. Had a huge bin of loaded 12 gauge and couldn't remember what was in them.
I now label everything.
esheato...
powder will degrade in light... at the very least cover with dark cloth, etc.
I dump mine into its container after loading, I have seen powder etch or
degrade clear plastic hoppers. Also as someone wrote clean the hopper with
a paper towel after dumping.
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