Repackaging bulk powder?

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Hey guys i recently got 5lbs of titegroup that came in a plastic bag thats inside a carboard box. Just looking to find something a little more friendly for pouring into the powder measure. Is it ok to reuse 1lb plastic powder kegs? I have none of the same brand and type but was thinking i would peel off the old labels, create new ones and wipe them out as best i could before putting the new stuff in.

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Isn't the mylar bag the powder was packaged in enough of a barrier? Just asking because I have the same box downstairs and was wondering if I should just leave it alone
 
Keep in mind that the original packaging for powder has a anti-static construction. You should be fine using old containers of powder but don't just use any old plastic container or you may have an unpleasant surprise pouring it in our out. What are the odds of a problem - probability might be low but consequences are high.
 
Folgers coffee tin(plastic)
Put the bag inside, break out the label maker, or the sharpie, and you're good to go.
 
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I was told by some guys on blackpowder night - shooting blackpowder firearms that if your worried about static in plastic containers that you could boil then for a few minutes. has anyone else heard this . just a thought .
 
Funny thread; last time I went for my Titegroup sitting in a plastic bag thats inside a cardboard box, as it came from the supplier, I found that said plastic bag had broken along the seam...
Reloaders have been using plastic containers with the Nr 2 recycling code for years for their bulk powder; bleach is often quoted as the origin.
 
My powdeer comes in 45 pound fibre drums, so it all ahs to be re-packaged.

I go to the gas station and pick up several of the empty window washer fluid jugs at each visit. I just rinse these a few times and leave them to air dry.

A washer jug holds 8 lbs of rifle powder.

I put pistol powders in 1 pound powder containers and in 2 liter plastic juice jugs. A 2 liter jug holds about 4 pounds of rifle powder and about 3 pounds of pistol powder.

This has worked well for the last 30 years.
 
Do a quick search as some types of plastic are not ok with powder. I think HDPE is good, but double check that. Either way I've got a few old juice jugs (~2l) that make excellent powder containers.
 
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