Old powder
- Thread starter Bearcat
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If you look in old manuals (, you will find datas for RL21, which is slower than H-380 but faster than the 4350"s of the days.
The other one I think was the same as the Herter 103 which is a fast burning powder, somewhere between the old RL7 and the IMr4198... but really, I'd discard that can.
Anyways, you need old datas to be able to load these powders.
The other one I think was the same as the Herter 103 which is a fast burning powder, somewhere between the old RL7 and the IMr4198... but really, I'd discard that can.
Anyways, you need old datas to be able to load these powders.
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If you can find loading data and the powder passes the smell test I see no reason it couldn't be used for plinking loads. Seems a shame to throw out good powder.
I have lots of old manuals, if you want info on specific calibers let me know. I've never heard of the xl 103 though.
From what I see its more of an industrial powder for electrical connections like a cadweld or implosion connection. I would get rid of it.
From what I see its more of an industrial powder for electrical connections like a cadweld or implosion connection. I would get rid of it.
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ok, so what is the smell test for powder? neubie reloader here.
If you smell and acrid/acid odor the powder is likely decomposing. If you spot rust on the inside of the cans the powder has gone bad. If the powder is starting to clump it is breaking down as well but not always. Not worth taking the chance for a pound.
