Murtfree
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Local Cabelas has IMR4350 8lbers stacked out on the shelf 3 deep the other day. $315
Powder-what is a good price?
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JamesEric
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How long can powder last for if it's kept in container at room temperature and dry. I have some really old MRP still in a tin can I'm thinking about trying cause I just paid 95 dollars for IMR4350. That's crazy
I was shopping for a new BowTech bow when I ran across Green Top, never heard of them. Suddenly, I see they are selling the very model I am looking for at $300 off! I hit the buy now and got it in 5 days brand new in the box. The very next day they went up $200! I think someone screwed up big time!
OldElkHunter1961
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I've got powders that are a dozen or so years old that show no signs of deterioration and still produce the same velocity they did when new. I have friends with powders in tin cans that show no signs of deterioration. Stored tightly sealed in a cool, dry space out of the sun light without major swings in temperature or humidity powders can remain stable for decades.
Calvin45
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Don't you know it all goes bad in 5 years?
. Everybody with powder more than 5 years old, public service announcement: for no disposal fee I will take all of your old, gross, expired, rotten powder off your hands and take care of it myself! Totally free of charge!
RUFFIAN R - NY
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Gas 79 octane at Marina was 4.50 gal marina said they were the old price no price on diesel yet, find out in a week or two when we start launching for the season and new fuel deliveries come in. Filled up at end of season last year, was around 3.10 / 3.25 with the additives then- full tanks now ( 330 gals ) can't wait to see what the new prices will be ???? Be making fewer trips but staying out longer .
RUFFIAN R - NY
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Been using powder that came in the small square cans Blue with the Red or is it white dot still good to this day and the green ones also. Too lazy to go down to reload room to check !
Calvin45
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Good to know! For real, all kidding aside.
I read somewhere the main concern is that the burn rate can increase over long periods of time. Any truth to that?
OldElkHunter1961
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Out of curiosity has anyone seen any of the powders in the Alliant Reloader # series?
I've been looking around for Reloader 15 and 25 for...forever. None to be found anywhere.
I've been looking around for Reloader 15 and 25 for...forever. None to be found anywhere.
RUFFIAN R - NY
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been using for the ppc 38's a little salty but still goes BANG !!!! Orange cans of 4831 / 4350 need to check to be exact but still good
It really comes down to what you need, what you can afford and if you can find what you need. I know that mentality a long with the hoarding is aiding in the massive increases in product price...but if its a matter of you not having ammo for an up coming hunt, match or whatever...then thats the decision you need to make. Bullets have seemed to stabilize in price and availability for the most part, powder seems to be hovering right around $50 per pound and primers are still **** near impossible to find
Sadly, I believe you are all right mostly. It's been two years guys, of watching the escalation of all components. I looked and saw that I bought some powder for $36.98 just over 2 years ago. It's my opinion that nothing is going to get cheaper in 2022 at all. Given the Ukraine turmoil and all the "supply chain" bs.
At this point any price that is being asked is good. The problem is, if you don't pay it somebody else will.
RUFFIAN R - NY
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See where Sig got awarded the new Army contract for there XM-5 / XM 250 / & 6.8x51 Fury Hybrid Ammo
