Identify powder help SOLVED

If it were an EOTWAWKI situation, I'd try a few things with it, but in normal times it might burn up a few more primers than you'd like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L8L0td6Krg

This is one way to compare it (relatively, in open air). I saw another video where the guy had it burned in a row, open air, with a timer and obviously video recorded. But if you've ever burned powder in a line, you can visually see the difference between fast and slow.

I've used blended powder before, and survived lol
 
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I have a 1 lb can of powder that I long ago used up the original powder and now I put powder in it from reloads that I've acquired along the way and have pulled the bullets and dumped the powder because I didn't know what it is. That can is clearly marked with tape and a sharpie that it is a mix of different powders and I keep it separate from other powders that I use. If the powder you have is in a glass jar then it's highly possible that its a mixture of different powders too, I'd chuck it.
 
lone ranger said:
I gave it a burn test beside E 3 powder and bullseye....seems the same.

I am that guy,,,, will load up a 45 acp with 2.8 grains,.. put it in my very robust Hi Point Carbine and give it a whirl.
will be completely safe at that low charge. will chronograph it. I will soon know.
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I think that's the best starting point, treating it as a fast burning powder, and walk the powder charge up slowly. While I surely wouldn't be looking for a max load, as long as it pressures up and has consistent velocities, why not?
 
saskgunowner101 says
"I think that's the best starting point, treating it as a fast burning powder, and walk the powder charge up slowly. While I surely wouldn't be looking for a max load, as long as it pressures up and has consistent velocities, why not?"

why not? Does the science really have to be explained out?

"I've used blended powder before, and survived lol"
oh, theres the science, so sure go ahead, easy to recommend someone else does it
'Let Mikey try it.....'
 
boxhitch said:
saskgunowner101 says
"I think that's the best starting point, treating it as a fast burning powder, and walk the powder charge up slowly. While I surely wouldn't be looking for a max load, as long as it pressures up and has consistent velocities, why not?"

why not? Does the science really have to be explained out?

"I've used blended powder before, and survived lol"
oh, theres the science, so sure go ahead, easy to recommend someone else does it
'Let Mikey try it.....'
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K brah, explain that science to me then, and make me see the error of my ways.

BTW, I've known the OP for some 10-12 years. I could have just called him, but it's nice to see discussion on the forums.
 
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