Powder storage canister

[No.343]

Back during one of the reloading shortages of the past I started buying only 8-lb jugs of my favorite powders. Now my storage shelves are pretty full. Recently I bought some Varget and Longshot, but they were only available in 1-lb jugs. I bought all I could and I'm running out of space. I would like to combine the 1-lb jugs into a bigger jug that would save shelf space. I know that I can just save an old jug. However, I'm a little impatient. Is there any source for powder storage canisters out there?

 

[quadracer]

I'm not sure this is the proper composition, but I looked at these for a similar project.

Wholesale Plastic Bottles, Jars & Glass

Bulk bottles, jars, and containers for any use

www.containerandpackaging.com

 

[jds holler]

Going bigger, I'd look for the one gallon steel cans with the small screw caps that even prevent evil spirits from passing.

I've got a gallon of 4895 that was transferred into an old Wesson Oil can probably fifty years ago, and it's fresh and sweet smelling as a new can of powder. I also save all my old steel one pound cans for smaller quantities. When I need a different label, I take a pic of the specific brand, and print it and tape it on the new can with packing tape. jd

 

[Big Mc]

Back during one of the reloading shortages of the past I started buying only 8-lb jugs of my favorite powders. Now my storage shelves are pretty full. Recently I bought some Varget and Longshot, but they were only available in 1-lb jugs. I bought all I could and I'm running out of space. I would like to combine the 1-lb jugs into a bigger jug that would save shelf space. I know that I can just save an old jug. However, I'm a little impatient. Is there any source for powder storage canisters out there?

I started loading in 1963. I never change the package. That,s just me. Tommy Mc.

 

[cmysix]

US Plastic that’s where I got black 8 pound jugs from

 

[K22]

I think it's a bad idea to transfer powder out of its original manufacturer's container to a non- manufacturer's container. Why? Mis-labeling, reaction with the substitute container's material, lack of adequate protection against light, recall serial numbers, etc.

But like Big Mac said, that's just me - I don't go looking for problems, enough of them seem to find me without me encouraging them.

 

[M-61]

I would not switch cans/jugs.
Two options:
Build more shelves ( I have plenty of room)
Re- think exactly how much powder I need on hand.

May not work for everyone but does for me

 

[Doom]

NFPA 495 is the Explosive Material Code from the National Fire Protection Association. It covers storage of smokeless powder in Residences (14.3.7) in original containers. This is the code referenced in building codes and also used by insurance companies. I would recommend you use the free access site and review the storage requirements for both primers and powder.

 

[Explorer1]

I am under the belief that the "extra" space in powder bottles is a safety feature related to controlling pressures in case of a problem. But I have been wrong before
Doom has the right idea IMHO.

 

[jds holler]

I keep my black in a 2.5 gal steel can; one of the old ones. Just this afternoon, I filled two, one pound Hodgdon bottles, one for me, another for a buddy. I put a lap of white Gorilla tape around them, and labeled them with a permanent sharpie.

I guess I shouldn't have put that powder in a relabeled bottle, but I sure hate packing a 25 pound can around when we go shooting. jd

 

[fkimble@charter.net]

Text, email, or call some of your buddies. I bet at least one has an empty 8lb jug just sitting around waiting to be tossed out. Or open all the one pounders and top them of. Probably reduce # of pound bottles by a couple.

Frank

 

[OMW57]

Two gallon plastic gas can holds 22# of h-4198.

due to the shortage of h-4198, i can only hope that you dumped out all the gas first?!

 

[No.343]

Thanks for your thoughts and ideas. @Doom thanks for the homework assignment.

 

[Doug Bogg]

Might different runs over years have enough variability there would be value in original containers showing lot numbers, dates, etc?

 

[Webster]

Back during one of the reloading shortages of the past I started buying only 8-lb jugs of my favorite powders. Now my storage shelves are pretty full. Recently I bought some Varget and Longshot, but they were only available in 1-lb jugs. I bought all I could and I'm running out of space. I would like to combine the 1-lb jugs into a bigger jug that would save shelf space. I know that I can just save an old jug. However, I'm a little impatient. Is there any source for powder storage canisters out there?

I would be afraid to store a large amount of powder in my house or garage. There is a gov website that describes proper storage of large amounts in your home,

 

[Webster]

I have more worry in storing a couple bag of fertilizer in the garage. That shit can blow. Ask Timothy Mcvay. Of course he soak it with 90 wgt oil and blasting caps.

You need a detonator to set it off.

 

[No.343]

Might different runs over years have enough variability there would be value in original containers showing lot numbers, dates, etc?

I think you are right. I only considered combining a new purchase where all the containers were of the same lot.

 

[divingin]

I am under the belief that the "extra" space in powder bottles is a safety feature related to controlling pressures in case of a problem. But I have been wrong before
Doom has the right idea IMHO.

I suspect it's more the size needed for a manufacturer's bulkiest powder. Buy containers for that, and use it across the board. Cheaper than buying containers sized differently for varying density powders.