kingpin008
Member
Hey ya'll.
I'm still researching what I'll need to start reloading, and trying to decide whether now is the right time for me to start or not.
My question for today, is this: If I come across a decent price on powder, but still haven't come to the point where I'm 100% certain I want to start reloading, what is the best way to store a few lbs. of powder?
I'm talking about an 8 lb. keg or less, in the original container. Am I ok just keeping it in a dark, cool place, or do I need some type of storage locker? I have a small sheet-steel locker I salvaged from an abandoned hospital that I keep my loaded ammo in, and if that would work, I'd be fine with keeping it there.
Also, how long can one keep powder (in the proper conditions) without the powder starting to degrade and become unsafe to handle/load? I'd imagine it's a period of years or decades, but I wanted to ask ya'll to be sure.
Thanks!
I'm still researching what I'll need to start reloading, and trying to decide whether now is the right time for me to start or not.
My question for today, is this: If I come across a decent price on powder, but still haven't come to the point where I'm 100% certain I want to start reloading, what is the best way to store a few lbs. of powder?
I'm talking about an 8 lb. keg or less, in the original container. Am I ok just keeping it in a dark, cool place, or do I need some type of storage locker? I have a small sheet-steel locker I salvaged from an abandoned hospital that I keep my loaded ammo in, and if that would work, I'd be fine with keeping it there.
Also, how long can one keep powder (in the proper conditions) without the powder starting to degrade and become unsafe to handle/load? I'd imagine it's a period of years or decades, but I wanted to ask ya'll to be sure.
Thanks!