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Post by benmnwi on Dec 2, 2019 12:31:12 GMT -6
How long are muzzleloader powder pellets and primers good for? I haven't hunted in several years, but I'm thinking about giving it a try again. The powder is stored in my basement, although I could throw them in my gun safe that has a dryer in it.
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Post by badbrad on Dec 2, 2019 13:04:11 GMT -6
How long are muzzleloader powder pellets and primers good for? I haven't hunted in several years, but I'm thinking about giving it a try again. The powder is stored in my basement, although I could throw them in my gun safe that has a dryer in it. I can't imagine they would go bad if stored properly. |
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Post by kabic on Dec 2, 2019 13:10:53 GMT -6
I have loose powder that is probably about 15 years old. I bought it when Gander Mountain switched from the little store format to the large store format....bought a lot of black powder stuff when the little Brookfield store shut down..and i had not lived in the Milwaukee area for a long time.
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Post by nhmountains on Dec 2, 2019 14:25:28 GMT -6
The only misfires I’ve ever had were with pyrodex pellets. It happened 3 times. Once with a large bear in the morning and a nice buck in the afternoon. The next year a heavy palmated buck. A year apart using new pellets each time. I switched back to pyrodex powder and have never had a problem. Same thing happened to my brother as well. I know people have good luck with pellets but, I’ll never use them again.
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Post by kooch on Dec 2, 2019 14:57:30 GMT -6
BH209 - It's like shooting gold du$t. But, it's clean and consistent.
But, to answer your question. I stored a load of pellets for about 5 years in a closet in my basement. They worked just like they were new.
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Post by jbird on Dec 2, 2019 15:46:32 GMT -6
Only time I have ever had any issue was my own damn fault..... Try a few loads to get back into the swing of things before you hunt and see if you have any issues....if primers show any sign of corrosion I would not use them and the powder - as long as it is dry should be fine as well. With the new in-line models pulling a load is far easier and safer in my opinion.
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Post by Sandbur on Dec 2, 2019 15:52:59 GMT -6
I bought new pellets but kept the primers.
Seven shots on range were fine.
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Post by benmnwi on Dec 2, 2019 15:53:07 GMT -6
This is good info. I'm not an avid muzzleloader hunter and have only killed one deer with the weapon. My neighbor saw a bunch of deer in my standing beans last night so I think I might as well give it a try, but I'd prefer not to have to buy all powder and primers.
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