I have a friend that is selling a couple metal cans of 4198, but he is here in UtahNow if someone finds a garage full of H-4198 .
I have a friend that is selling a couple metal cans of 4198, but he is here in UtahNow if someone finds a garage full of H-4198 .
Cool! Someone coming to get them!These two cans are full and unopened. If anyone in SW Idaho or Eastern Oregon wants these, we can make arrangements.
I’m hoping that “again “ is a typo and you meant AGAINST.Not sure about how it smells. Knowing nothing about it probably makes one lean again trying it out I'd assume. Is that wrong thinking?
I'm still using the stuff with fine results. Mine is in the old Hodgdon cans with the homespun labels. The data on the back of the cans show maximum charges that are crazy high for these days. jdLate 50's into the 60's, we used to buy it bulk from one local gunsmith at $.50 a lb. Good times and good powder.
Load a few cases with your find, or his and I bet it will work just fine.
Exactly for me as well. I started in 71 and don't think i never saw any powders sold like that in bags.I would suspect 60's. I started reloading in '71 and that was before my time.
Against is exactly what I meant. My typo.I’m hoping that “again “ is a typo and you meant AGAINST.
If so, that is correct thinking. Identifying a powder by smell or appearance is irresponsible and dangerous.
if you knew that gunpowder burns at a faster rate under pressure , you would understand what you saw was normal.I got a few bags of it from an estate. Threw a bag in a burn barrel and was less than impressed when it burned. The rest of the bags followed with the same result. Use 80 year old powder? Come on, powder does not cost that much.
How old is too old?
Be interesting to hear what the manufacturers say. They may want some
for display or testing.
I have old 4350 (not that old) and am half afraid to ask about shelf life.