Age on IMR 4350?

[CaptBeach]

I just found three 1 pound cans of IMR 4350, new still sealed...they are at least 14 years old...I had lost track of them but found them in a box of shotgun parts...the cans have no rust and appear brand new...is this powder safe to use? I know I've shot WWII 50BMG and 50-60's vintage 7.62 x 51 with no issues...just looking for some advice here...

 

[Rem6br]

Shoot it! It will be fine as long as its dry. You should start low of your normal charge and work up to be safe.

 

[dzelenka]

My newest IMR 4350 was made in 1994. My RL 19 and 22 have 1991 dates on the cans. Stored in a cool dry place, it shoots fine.

 

[expiper]

capn,,,,open em up and look at the color,,,if brown and dirty looking it is no good,,,,smell it,,,if it has the ether/solvent smell it is OK,,,,if it smells like gym shoes/rotten eggs !!! get rid of it,,,Roger

 

[CaptBeach]

Opened one can...seal was good...powder is fine...gonna run with it...thanks guys...

 

[savagedasher]

I don't know if mine is IMR or not but I still 25 lb that I bought in 1967 for less then $1.00 a pound. That still works great. The 4831 I got for $67.50 for a hundred pounds. Don't worry about the age. Good Shooting Larry