What to do with unknown powder?

[OverUnder725]

I have about 300 gn of powder I pulled from a few old rounds I found when cleaning out my fathers garage. He never reloaded and I have no idea where they come from. What is the best way to get rid of the powder?

 

[carsmovies]

I assume it's modern smokeless powder? Put it on a scrap piece of steel that's large enough for it and burn it outside away from any combustibles.

 

[skip1600]

.... Make a line with it in your driveway and light it like a cowboy

 

[vviking]

Save on the Miracle Grow .... Toss 'er in the garden.

 

[Steyr1]

Pour into anthills and light.

 

[Eagleye]

Pour into anthills and light.

This may sound silly, but it is a fantastic way to eliminate ants in your lawn, etc.

I usually wait until a warm day when the ants have the burrows open.
Then I pour powder down there until no more will go in.

Then I light it up......Flames will blow out the entry holes, and if enough got deep down in, there will follow a substantial "wuff!!" as the powder down deep ignites.

This will kill all the subterranean ants, usually including the queen, eliminating the hill.

Regards, Dave.

 

[In The Black]

All of the above choices are great options.... If you're looking for a quick effective fix, just throw it into water..then dump...flush...etc.

ITB

 

[Armored Metal]

My powder spills go to the plants.

 

[Rod B]

This may sound silly, but it is a fantastic way to eliminate ants in your lawn, etc.

I usually wait until a warm day when the ants have the burrows open.
Then I pour powder down there until no more will go in.

Then I light it up......Flames will blow out the entry holes, and if enough got deep down in, there will follow a substantial "wuff!!" as the powder down deep ignites.

This will kill all the subterranean ants, usually including the queen, eliminating the hill.

Regards, Dave.

I must try this.

 

[OverUnder725]

All very good suggestions. Some more creative than I expected!

 

[kamlooky]

Dah theme frum da Caddyshack movie went thru my head.

Godda bee appy wid datt.............

 

[supernova]

My neighbours are gonna be pissed!

Lets talk about the ideal burn rate for ant hill armageddon.

This may sound silly, but it is a fantastic way to eliminate ants in your lawn, etc.

I usually wait until a warm day when the ants have the burrows open.
Then I pour powder down there until no more will go in.

Then I light it up......Flames will blow out the entry holes, and if enough got deep down in, there will follow a substantial "wuff!!" as the powder down deep ignites.

This will kill all the subterranean ants, usually including the queen, eliminating the hill.

Regards, Dave.

 

[silverfoxdj]

This may sound silly, but it is a fantastic way to eliminate ants in your lawn, etc.

I usually wait until a warm day when the ants have the burrows open.
Then I pour powder down there until no more will go in.

Then I light it up......Flames will blow out the entry holes, and if enough got deep down in, there will follow a substantial "wuff!!" as the powder down deep ignites.

This will kill all the subterranean ants, usually including the queen, eliminating the hill.

Regards, Dave.

Neat..lol

 

[purple]

If the powder doesn`t ignite, it will also make excellent fertilizer and help green up the lawn. No not try the ant killer trick with black powder. Don`t ask how I know this.

 

[supernova]

Black powder being an explosive and all, I'd very much like to know how you deduced such a tidbit

If the powder doesn`t ignite, it will also make excellent fertilizer and help green up the lawn. No not try the ant killer trick with black powder. Don`t ask how I know this.

 

[pilot2001]

if you get a small metal garbage can and drill big holes all the way around the bottom and pour the powder in and light it ... the access to unlimited air through the bottom as the powder burn's up creates one hell of a vortex intensifying the flame like you wouldn't imagine... almost like a jet engine , it all happens very quickly but is quite impressive

I have to admit the ant hill idea is quite comical

 

[pilot2001]

delete

 

[Magellann]

Some very creative ideas.

 

[jethunter]

Flush it down the toilet or burn it. 300 grains isn't enough to get excited about.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Flush it down the toilet or burn it. 300 grains isn't enough to get excited about.

That's what I'd do..