[Toprudder]

I found some good info on storing of powder and primers a while back. Can't remember where I found it, but it was by a google search, so start there.

IIRC, it was recommended to use a wood box, but I don't remember the thickness. DO NOT STORE IN ANYTHING THAT WILL NOT RELEASE THE PRESSURE EASILY. A fire proof safe is even a no-no.

I have thought about building a box using sheetrock instead of wood (for the fireproof rating of sheetrock). Have panels that will pop out. The idea is to keep the fire out as long as possible, but to not keep it inside at all once it starts.

On one of my searches, there was a good report from a fire fighter that had responded to a gun store fire. Lots of ammo and reloading supplies. Ammo and powder all cooked off during the fire. Only one fireman was injured, when the ammo was going off, a primer flew out and cut his ear. Interesting read, made me not quite as concerned as I had been about the safety aspect, but it is still very important.

I started out with my reloading equipment in the house. It is now mostly in a detached workshop. I feel safer about that. I am also less concerned if, for some reason, my insurance company decides to deny a claim because of whatever loophole they can find.

 

[Toprudder]

Hmmmm, not more than 20 lbs in a residence unless stored in a wooden box. I've got 21lbs. I dont feel like building a special box. Anyone know of a good way to get rid of a pound of powder? I can think of a way, but it might take me a whole weekend and involve a trip to FLD. :thumbsup:

 

[Toprudder]

20 lbs. of powder is quite an inventory. Come to think of it, that's about what I have. :facepalm: Y'all have probably discussed, but one pound equals from 4,000 to 5,000 rounds of pistol loads. So 20 lbs. will arm your county sheriff's department for maybe a year!! Rifle loads, not so much.

Funny thing is, most of those are different types of powder. I think I have about 13 different pistol powders, have been experimenting with a bunch figuring out loads for .45.

Not sure where you get 4000-5000 rounds, that would be way less than 2gr charge per round. For some powders it is more like 1000 rounds/pound, other powders might be as much as 2000 in something like .380.

 

[Toprudder]

This one is just for IB4C.

The first one who can guess which container has less than 3/4 pound in it gets an "atta boy".

(It is a trick question).

 

[Toprudder]

This one is just for IB4C.

The first one who can guess which container has less than 3/4 pound in it gets an "atta boy".

(It is a trick question).

Trail boss. Comes in a half pound container I believe.

DING DING DING!!! We have a winner! :thumbsup: Actually, it comes 9oz to a bottle. That 9oz almost completely fills up that container, too.

 

[Toprudder]

And I thought I was a hoarder.....:stir:

Those bottles of powder would look realy purty next to your dual 650s. That is, if the mounting plate paint matched the presses. :hilarious:

 

[Toprudder]

Those bottles of powder would look realy purty next to your dual 650s. That is, if the mounting plate paint matched the presses. :hilarious:

Hey! I TRIED to match the paint!! I went to the paint store and told them I need a pint of "Dillon Blue" and that's what they gave me!

Did you mention that it should be flat, not gloss?

Hey, just paint everything RED and be done with it. :stir: