Shelf life?
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HansGruber
Ronin
They’re good, assuming it was stored indoors/stable temperature environment.
I thought I'd use it for .44mag but my rountoits have never happened....yet
powerboatr
Professional
i have a sealed 5 lb container from 2009..
pretty much if its in a sealed cool dry place it should last long long time
pretty much if its in a sealed cool dry place it should last long long time
Old_Me
SAINT
i got mine in zip lock bags, in a heavy duty plastic container, with a few bags of desiccant.
my powders are on a shelf, lids tight.
i run a dehumidifier in the summertime, everything is in my basement.
i worry more about the asbestos wrap around my overhead heating pipes falling on me or my reloading bench.
youngolddude
Professional
No worries. I finished some Winchester Superlite that I got off my doctor years ago. I've stored it in the garage that can get pretty hot in the summer. I tried to pinpoint the date they last made it, but couldn't get them to commit to a year. Best guess is maybe '92 or '93. Too bad they stopped making it, works great for autos and I've used it mostly for revolvers. With obsolete powders, you have to peruse old manuals or work up loads from what you can find.
yotehtr
Custom
WSL was my main powder, I bought mine really cheap when Winchester stopped making it.
toxophilus
Operator
Had to dig into my 'stash' when the plandemic hit to develop .308 loads for my Son's rifle... this old stuff still worked!
As others have stated; as long as you keep it well stored!
As others have stated; as long as you keep it well stored!