BLC (2) Question

[Aqualung]

Turns out that it looks like BLC (2) is suggested for loading 5.56/.223.

I have some that's pretty old (20+ years). It's in the square can with pink writing.

Last I checked, it passed the sniff test and still looked black shiny, and it worked OK in some .300 Savage I loaded up about 7 years or so ago.

Anything elso I need to look for?

Thanks

Aqualung

 

[WIL TERRY]

NOPE !!! BALL/SPHERICAL propellents are all but t-totally inert and do not "age" like 'stick' propellents.

 

[GetGunz]

Sniff test has always worked for me. I would save the can. I wished I would have saved some of the metal cone tops Winchester containers.

 

[gerryb158]

Almost all my stuff is 20+ years old! Powder lasts a heck-of-a long time if it is stored in a reasonable environment. And, BL-C(2) is an excellent powder for the .223. I also have to highly recommend W748 if you can find any of it. Gerry

 

[gtxmonte]

I have some powder that is over 40 years old............just fine

 

[cataway]

one of my most accrete 223 loads is with BLC2