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Powder and heat

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this time of year I usually move my powder and primers inside from the garage. This year I have a lot more inventory and less room with all the kids here for lockdown. Anyone have issues from leaving powder in the garage in the heat? 

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Not really. It all shoots mostly the same as long as shooting conditions are the same. I shoot from freezing up to 95-100. Try to keep it 40-80 degrees if I can. Some powders are more sensitive to temp. If I can, I stay away from them but not always the case.

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No telling how it is stored during it's lifespan before the consumer buys it.

I would be more worried about keeping it dry. 

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Thanks for the info. I might still throw the kids in the garage instead. 

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I bought this can before I went into government housing in 78. Stayed outside in a shed for at least 8 years. I used some of it probably 15 years ago, and it still worked. Just pulled the top off and checked the powder, still good.

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Keep it dry and you are gonna be fine for awhile.

I have winchester powder in the old round cardboard cylinders that is fine and has spent many years in the heat. 

That said I would prefer to keep it inside, but if that isn't an option keep it as cool as you can and dry. 

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