Pyrodex Pellet Shelf Life

[Blairsville-Dave]

I still have some old pellets (15? years old) just wondered if they lose power or will fail to fire with age? Thanks, Dave

[Whiteeagle]

Don't know about the pellets, but I have some Pyrodex powder from when Hogdon first issued and it is just as potent as ever! I keep the lid real tight and dry.

[iowa-boy]

as l ong as you keep it in a controled area. heat, humidity. light, etc. i have had a bottle of Pyrodex for 9 years and it hasnt lost its flicker. i 'd keep it in a box in a dark closet and dry and it will be good for years.

[NCHillbilly]

I have shot 15-year-old loose pyrodex powder and could tell no difference from fresh.

[Redleaf]

pyrocarp wont lose potency if stored properly. That triple seven stuff will go bad after its opened though. Real black powder is much preferred by everyone I know.

[Bernard goldsmith]

I shot the last of my black powder last year,42 years old!! Worked just fine.