Posted By: Clem
Blackhorn 209 and time - 09/02/19 07:08 PM
I have had a bottle of Blackhorn 209 in my garage for 4 years. Haven't used it since 2015.
I'm powder-stupid. Should I give it a whirl or toss it for fresh?
Posted By: trlrdrdave
Re: Blackhorn 209 and time - 09/02/19 07:15 PM
Probably fine if cap has been on tight. Smell it and get a little out and see if it lights off. Make sure it doesn't smell bad.
Posted By: deadeye48
Re: Blackhorn 209 and time - 09/03/19 11:04 AM
I'd definitely try it before I put any trust in it. BH209 is a finicky powder. I always add a bit of trip7 to my loads to ensure ignition
Posted By: walt4dun
Re: Blackhorn 209 and time - 09/10/19 08:23 PM
I had a muzzleloader loaded for almost a year and it fired fine. sample size of 1. I do like the BH209.
Posted By: odocoileus
Re: Blackhorn 209 and time - 09/10/19 09:01 PM
As long as it doesn't experience wide temperature swings it should be ok.
Posted By: Clem
Re: Blackhorn 209 and time - 09/13/19 04:45 PM
Checked the bottle -- should've done this first -- and it was still sealed. Win. Thanks for the replies and good shooting.