Pyrodex Pellet Shelf Life

Bonaire-Dave

Senior Member
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

Senior Member
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

Senior Member
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

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

Redleaf

Senior Member
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.
 
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