Storing your powder and pouring it

formernuke · Oct 1, 2024

Right now I have BH209 for my unmentionabel and 2f for my traditional rifles, if I can find it I'll be adding 4f for the flintlock.

My plan is to pour from the original container into brass spring pouring flask and then from the brass flask into the measures and then into "speed loaders" for the range.

First question can the powders be stored in the brass flask?

Second question what can I use when pouring the powder to catch any over flow to contain the mess?

BoomStick · Oct 1, 2024

You can keep powder in a brass flask long term. Keep it dry and away from heat and it should be fine. Use a funnel to fill the flask or container.

Your brass flask should have a threaded spout to help pour into your measure. Mouth of the spout will most likely be smaller than the opening of the measure.

If you're using speed loaders, why not prep them at home -can fill right from the bottle with a funnel into your measure in controlled conditions.

I store powder in the original bottle -so I and others know what it is. As a horn or flask needs filling for a match, hunt or day at the range I fill with more than I think I will need. Anything left over (usually not a lot) stays in the flask or horn and goes into my box.

hawkenhunter50 · Oct 1, 2024

I've stored powder in the brass flasks for long periods with no problems. I use a small funnel when I need to fill anything with a small hole from the original can.

formernuke · Oct 1, 2024

BoomStick said:
You can keep powder in a brass flask long term. Keep it dry and away from heat and it should be fine. Use a funnel to fill the flask or container.

Your brass flask should have a threaded spout to help pour into your measure. Mouth of the spout will most likely be smaller than the opening of the measure.

If you're using speed loaders, why not prep them at home -can fill right from the bottle with a funnel into your measure in controlled conditions.

I store powder in the original bottle -so I and others know what it is. As a horn or flask needs filling for a match, hunt or day at the range I fill with more than I think I will need. Anything left over (usually not a lot) stays in the flask or horn and goes into my box.

I plan on prepping the speed loaders at home, each brass flask and measure will be labeled with the powder it is for. Yes I'm a little OCD, lol.

What about a surface to pour over at home when filling the speed loaders?

Phil Coffins · Oct 1, 2024

Paper.

flatcreek · Oct 1, 2024

I bought a plastic storage container to pour over. I pour the measure overfull and then level the top with the spout on my powder container. When I'm finished with maybe 10 I'll have several grains in the container, maybe 50 or 100. I just use a small funnel and pour it back in my powder container.

smoothshooter · Oct 1, 2024

flatcreek said:
I bought a plastic storage container to pour over. I pour the measure overfull and then level the top with the spout on my powder container. When I'm finished with maybe 10 I'll have several grains in the container, maybe 50 or 100. I just use a small funnel and pour it back in my powder container.

A paper plate would work well and is cheap

longcruise · Oct 1, 2024

I don't seem to spill all that much when I pour into a measure and I don't do pre measured charges at home or anywhere else, BUT, if I did I'd step outside and do it there without concern over a bit of spilled powder.

flatcreek · Oct 1, 2024

smoothshooter said:
A paper plate would work well and is cheap

Let me do the math, a pack of paper plates is 5 bucks, a plastic container is 3, if you load 10 shots 3 times a week for a year and get 3 uses out of a plate. Ah what were we talken about, I'm confused and how much is a pound of powder?
:doh:

formernuke · Oct 1, 2024

smoothshooter said:
A paper plate would work well and is cheap

And the paper plate is static charge safe, i like it.

Ed C. · Oct 1, 2024

I usually pour powder from the brass flask back to the plastic container because the flask is not airtight and in Florida humidity can be a problem. I use a small plastic funnel whenever I'm transferring powder to anything with a small opening including the muzzles on my Hawkens.

French Colonial · Oct 2, 2024

formernuke said:
And the paper plate is static charge safe, i like it.

Not to high jack your thread but, static does not set off black powder, lots of videos as proof.

Since your new to this.

wiscoaster · Oct 2, 2024

I'm astonished nobody's mentioned "overthinking" yet.

ETipp · Oct 2, 2024

In terms of something to catch the spilled powder, a simple piece of paper works great and is all I ever use. I fold it in the center first then open it back up. I use small plastic lab tubes to put pre-measured powder into. After filling a powder measure about 8-10 times, scraping off the excess with the lid/spout of the powder measure, I catch and save enough for at least one shot (20 grains).

Easy stuff.

Capnball · Oct 2, 2024

BoomStick said:
You can keep powder in a brass flask long term. Keep it dry and away from heat and it should be fine. Use a funnel to fill the flask or container.

Your brass flask should have a threaded spout to help pour into your measure. Mouth of the spout will most likely be smaller than the opening of the measure.

If you're using speed loaders, why not prep them at home -can fill right from the bottle with a funnel into your measure in controlled conditions.

I store powder in the original bottle -so I and others know what it is. As a horn or flask needs filling for a match, hunt or day at the range I fill with more than I think I will need. Anything left over (usually not a lot) stays in the flask or horn and goes into my box.

It's sooo much easier and safer to do this stuff at home before you go to the range

Lloyd Powell · Oct 2, 2024

I am OLD and used to shoot BP but quit when I lost all in house fire. Now I am looking for a flintlock and just love reading your thoughts

Oldcorps · Oct 2, 2024

I'm a cheapskate. I found one of my wife's plastic 12x8 trays. Cost me nothing and she didn't even miss it. LOL

deerstalkert · Oct 2, 2024

formernuke said:
And the paper plate is static charge safe, i like it.

and when the paper plate is covered with spillage you can fold it into a funnel, pouring the powder back into the bottle, brass flask, or down the muzzle.

vibraphonusrex · Oct 3, 2024

I use a measuring cup with a small spout to pour powder into the measure. I hold that over a small Tupperware container. I pour any spillage back into the cup, and then use a plastic funnel to get the powder back in the bottle for storage.

hockeyref · Oct 7, 2024

Wiscoaster, I was gonna mention “over thinking it” until you did…. 8 have used a random red solo cup from the trash barrel and some duct tape to make a funnel one time at the range when I forgot one at home. It’s still in the BP range box…

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