An acquaintance of mine has a line on a canister of mil-surp powder marked 3031D. The seller warned him that it was "hot." I'm familiar with IMR 3031, but what does the "D" mean? Thanks in advance.
military surp powder question
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Re: military surp powder question
Lot variation or something? Make sure it's been stored properly and if you get it start at 3031 low charges and work up carefully.
You buying it from an online retailer or just "some guy?"
Lot variation or something? Make sure it's been stored properly and if you get it start at 3031 low charges and work up carefully.
You buying it from an online retailer or just "some guy?"
Re: military surp powder question
Probably fine. Check it to make sure it's not rusted or decomposing and you'll be okay.
Also, keep in mind that surplus powder goes for about 85-90$ per 8 pounder online. So don't overspend.
Probably fine. Check it to make sure it's not rusted or decomposing and you'll be okay.
Also, keep in mind that surplus powder goes for about 85-90$ per 8 pounder online. So don't overspend.
Re: military surp powder question
I've been using US surplus 4895 for 12 ears and it has ben produced loads as accurate as the commerical 4895 I bought. Don't know what the D stands for. If you get it start on the low end since you been warned it's hot.
I've been using US surplus 4895 for 12 ears and it has ben produced loads as accurate as the commerical 4895 I bought. Don't know what the D stands for. If you get it start on the low end since you been warned it's hot.
