I recently read that Pyrodex has a considerably shorter shelf life than it's cousin real black powder. Then are the forums. Some people claim that their can of Pyrodex deterioates less than 6 months after they have opened it, while others say that they have been using 10 year old Pyrodex, and it still works fine.
Which brings to mind, it is more about storage conditions, than about the quality of the powder.
Let's assume that Pyrodex has a nasty tendency of being inert a short time after it's can has been opened. What should I do to keep it fresh and reliable for a long time.
1. Should I take the stuff out and place them in special guaranteed waterproof containers? If so, what containers or jars sold on the market is best for this task?
2. Should I keep the stuff in the fridge on hot summer months?, because heat and humidity is the greatest enemy to any type of gunpowder.
Which brings to mind, it is more about storage conditions, than about the quality of the powder.
Let's assume that Pyrodex has a nasty tendency of being inert a short time after it's can has been opened. What should I do to keep it fresh and reliable for a long time.
1. Should I take the stuff out and place them in special guaranteed waterproof containers? If so, what containers or jars sold on the market is best for this task?
2. Should I keep the stuff in the fridge on hot summer months?, because heat and humidity is the greatest enemy to any type of gunpowder.