IMR30301, blue can

Discussion in 'Ammunition & Reloading' started by redwolf, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. Jul 21, 2008 #1
    redwolf

    redwolf New Member

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    I have an old can of IMR3031 powder in a blue can all is identical to my red can powders, and thecompany told me it was never made in a blue can has anyone ever seen this???
     
    redwolf, Jul 21, 2008
    redwolf, Jul 21, 2008
  3. Jul 21, 2008 #2
    cpttango30

    cpttango30 New Member

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    Nope IMR 3031 was always in a RED can. maybe it sat in the sun and got faded I am not sure. Unless they had a special run for some company or something. 4064 I think comes in a blue can.
     
    cpttango30, Jul 21, 2008
    cpttango30, Jul 21, 2008

  5. Jul 22, 2008 #3
    robocop10mm

    robocop10mm Lifetime Supporting Member Lifetime Supporter

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    If there is any doubt, discard the powder. Dupont/IMR made several powders with blue cans. The burn rates are very different. Catastrophic results could occur if you use the wrong data.

    If, on the off chance, you have a collectable, really old can of 3031, Sell the empty can to a collector.

    Smokeless powder makes an excellent fertilizer. Spread it around the yard and watch the grass grow.
     
    robocop10mm, Jul 22, 2008
    robocop10mm, Jul 22, 2008
  6. Jul 23, 2008 #4
    redwolf

    redwolf New Member

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    blue can 3031

    dthanks guy's but I do not think it is faded, so I will use it for fert. again thanks for the help
     
    redwolf, Jul 23, 2008
    redwolf, Jul 23, 2008