motorcarman
Compulsive Collector
I bought a BUNCH of powder from an estate sale years ago.
Most of it was a few years old to 20 years old. (price on the container gave it a guestimate date)
There were some older metal canisters and the price was amazing. ($1.78 for the pound)
I took a chance and loaded up three 12 gauge lite load 3/4 oz. shot with 16 gr Hi-Skor 700-X to see if they would cycle my Rem model 11.
I stepped out the door of my shop and aimed at the ground.
The first one went pop and the shot overcard hit the dirt.
The shot kinda rolled down the barrel and the wad never made it out.
Same thing with the other 2.
The powder never ignited. The primer did all it could do to push the shell empty.
I don't know what year a pound of powder was $1.78 but it was about $10 per pound in the 70s?
Anybody need an antique can or two of powder for display?
Most of it was a few years old to 20 years old. (price on the container gave it a guestimate date)
There were some older metal canisters and the price was amazing. ($1.78 for the pound)
I took a chance and loaded up three 12 gauge lite load 3/4 oz. shot with 16 gr Hi-Skor 700-X to see if they would cycle my Rem model 11.
I stepped out the door of my shop and aimed at the ground.
The first one went pop and the shot overcard hit the dirt.
The shot kinda rolled down the barrel and the wad never made it out.
Same thing with the other 2.
The powder never ignited. The primer did all it could do to push the shell empty.
I don't know what year a pound of powder was $1.78 but it was about $10 per pound in the 70s?
Anybody need an antique can or two of powder for display?