villagelightsmith
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Before you throw away that "old" powder, look up Bruce Hodgden. Take a lookasee how he got his start in the power business. Even now, when you dig out some old shells 'come hunting season you have probably been burning some powder from WWII quite happily, safely, and without a care in the world about it. The writers who started those rumors about old smokeless powders going bad have long ago gone to heII for it. They were just looking for some sensational filler material to sell the editors of the popular "hook & bullet" magazines. The lie that properly stored powders will go bad looked like it would quickly sell, pay last month's rent, and keep Mama happy for a bit. Financially, gun-writers live precarious lives. They are mighty quick to stretch the truth. If you expect to go to Glory, you better read their screeds now, because there isn't going to be any of them in heaven.I have some old DuPont labeled powders, one unopened of IMR 4320. Are they all good to use as long as they don't smell or appear rusty?