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newbie with question about powder transport safety
« on: February 24, 2017, 12:02:27 AM »
Not wanting to be too anal, but what are some ways that you experienced shooters transport your powder, in your cars, when going to the range? I know about the recommended ways to store the powder but my concern is safety while driving with it.  I'm thinking that a six-pack cooler, sans ice, would keep a flask or two of main charge powder and a pill bottle of 4F dry, but cool, and insulated from summer heat. How do you guys do it?
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2017, 12:08:57 AM »
I just keep my horn of powder in a pack with the rest of my shooting supplies usually with a towel wrapped around it to cushion it somewhat. I don't think the powder is too volatile, although obviously you want to take normal care of it, as it is an explosive.
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2017, 11:11:33 AM »
Maybe familiarity breeds contempt?
I just don't get too terribly concerned with it.  Usually have a box of stuff like round ball, patches, cleaning solvent, etc.  I put a can or so of Ffg in the box and off I go.  End of story.  It's worked for me for 40 some years, see no reason why it should stop working now.
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2017, 11:26:45 AM »
I'm in agreement with John,... I don't do anything special when transporting BP.
I've always figured hauling the stuff around in a car, or truck, has to be an "easy ride" for it,... when compared to hauling it on horseback, or in a wagon, as our ancestors did in the past.  :)
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2017, 04:21:40 PM »
Guys, thanks for your replies. I guess I'm seeking an answer for a problem that doesn't exist! I won't sweat the small stuff,
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2017, 04:58:22 PM »
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2017, 05:07:47 PM »
I carry mine in my range bag along with all my "stuff" stored safely in the car trunk.
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2017, 10:51:52 PM »
Quote from: "rollingb"
I'm in agreement with John,... I don't do anything special when transporting BP.
I've always figured hauling the stuff around in a car, or truck, has to be an "easy ride" for it,... when compared to hauling it on horseback, or in a wagon, as our ancestors did in the past.  :)
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Re: newbie with question about powder transport safety
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2017, 09:28:26 PM »
Thanks for all the replies. I won't sweat it!
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