Moist Powder?

dano2467 · Apr 12, 2018

I had some powder in a pistol flask that seems to have become moist. I had it stored in an ammo can that still has a good seal, and all my other powder that was stored in the can still looks good. Is there a way to restore this powder? or is it a total loss?

mooman76 · Apr 12, 2018

What kind of powder? If it's real BP, I would dry it and use it but if it's sub, I would just dump it.

Zonie · Apr 12, 2018

If it is real black powder and it is damp, let it dry out.

Once it is dry, it should be real easy to crumble back into its original granulation's using just your fingers and it should work just as good as new.

dano2467 · Apr 12, 2018

it's olde enysford 3f, so really hoping to save it.

Kansas Jake · Apr 12, 2018

As Zonie said, just dry it and crumble it. Use a wooden spoon if you don't want to use fingers.

dano2467 · Apr 12, 2018

I got it spread out on a plate as much as I can, will give it a couple days with occasional stirrings, currently in a desert area with pretty low humidity, so that should help as well.
Thanks for the help.

bore_butter · Apr 13, 2018

never underestimate the power of moist black powder and a kitchen match.
I lost all the hair off my right arm once way back when.

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