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by , Posted to on 01/16/2011 8:52 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
I was doing some reloading tonight with some IMR4895 and when I got done, I was emptying my powder measure flask and accidently grabbed the wrong bottle of gun powder (Winchester 760) and dumped it in.  There wasn't that much IMR4895 left in the flask (probably a half ounce).  Should I throw the bottle of Winchester 760 away? 

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by on 01/16/2011 9:08 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 10/18/2006
Location: ND

I would, The twenty or so dollars to get a new jug isnt worth the headache it could maybe cost u. It has to do something to the ballistics.IMO

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by on 01/16/2011 9:09 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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use it to blow something up other than your gun
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by on 01/16/2011 10:39 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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by on 01/16/2011 10:49 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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The Winchester 760 is a fine ball powder and the IMR4895 is spherical shaped, much larger granules.  I bet I could get a strainer and sift through the bottle to separate the two.

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by on 01/16/2011 10:52 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
The IMR4895 is tubular, not spherical.

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by on 01/16/2011 10:52 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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by on 01/17/2011 07:07 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
drayweb Said:
The Winchester 760 is a fine ball powder and the IMR4895 is spherical shaped, much larger granules.  I bet I could get a strainer and sift through the bottle to separate the two.


Wouldn't do it.  Chalk it up to a learning experience and buy a new jug.

Use the mixed stuff in the campfire for fun.
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by on 01/17/2011 07:47 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
Throw it away.
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by on 01/17/2011 07:53 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 12/16/2001
Location: ND
Not worth the risk of losing an eyeball or ruining a gun.  Even if it did go off safely, you wouldn't have any idea of what load you should use when you reload next time.   A can of new powder doesn't cost much. 
Good learning experience for everyone.  I've done that twice over the years - who said "only a fool makes the same mistake twice?"  In reloading close to 50 years I've made every mistake at least once!
Now I keep my powder separate from the bench  and only have one kind on the bench or within reach at a time.   
Another thing  - Never leave powder in the measure when you are done!   Sooner or later you'll forget it and depending on the type it'll either bind up the measure or you'll be scratching your head wondering exactly what that is/was.  
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by on 01/17/2011 08:12 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Horsager Said:
Throw it away.


Agreed.

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by on 01/17/2011 08:13 AM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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by on 01/17/2011 2:01 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Check the burn rate of the 2 powders.  the 4895 will help the 760 get a good start

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by on 01/17/2011 2:46 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
marksman Said:

Check the burn rate of the 2 powders.  the 4895 will help the 760 get a good start

The IMR4895 is a faster burning powder than the Winchester 760.  For my .243, you only need 40 grains of 4895 compared to 46 for the 760.  I bought a real fine strainer at Walmart.  It seems to be working.

http://www.nosler.com/Reloading-Data/243-Winchester-55-Grains.aspx

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by on 01/17/2011 4:31 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 10/24/2005
Location: ND
Why is this even a discussion?
 The average guy shouldn't be blending powders... accidental or intentional.
Manufacturers can, because they have the proper equipment to test tolerances within lots,etc variances.... you name it.
Powders cheap.... replace the lb of it and move on.
Besides.... you DID break rule 101.
NEVER have more than ONE powder on the loading bench at a time.

I'm the devil's son..... call me young gun.

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by on 01/17/2011 4:39 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

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Location: ND
bobkat Said:
Not worth the risk of losing an eyeball or ruining a gun.  Even if it did go off safely, you wouldn't have any idea of what load you should use when you reload next time.   A can of new powder doesn't cost much. 
Good learning experience for everyone.  I've done that twice over the years - who said "only a fool makes the same mistake twice?"  In reloading close to 50 years I've made every mistake at least once!
Now I keep my powder separate from the bench  and only have one kind on the bench or within reach at a time.   
Another thing  - Never leave powder in the measure when you are done!   Sooner or later you'll forget it and depending on the type it'll either bind up the measure or you'll be scratching your head wondering exactly what that is/was.  
My biggest mistakes haven't been with powder... but die adjustment lockdowns, and not finding live fallen primers immediately... btw those things tend to be loud when a toolbox ignites them. (insert a "heres your sign" bit)


I'm the devil's son..... call me young gun.

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