Powder grains in flask threads a issue ?

[kyron4]

Okay, newbie post time. I was topping off my brass cylinder powder flask with some FFG and went to screw the cap on and noticed a few flakes of stray powder on the cap threads. I cleaned them off and screwed the cap on , no issue. But it had me wondering if a few grains of powder got crushed in the threads if it could cause the flask to ignite. And since the flask is basically a pipe bomb in my hands, I thought I'd at least ask if it was a concern. I'm still new enough that BP makes me overly cautious . -Thanks

 

[Phil Coffins]

Nope. I could get long winded but grinding a couple of grains with brass isn’t an issue. Others can now go on and on about it.

 

[deerstalkert]

just keep it away from the rifle while shooting. i have a terrible habit of laying my flask on top of my shooting bench. as old as i am you'd think i'd do better.

 

[david w]

Okay, newbie post time. I was topping off my brass cylinder powder flask with some FFG and went to screw the cap on and noticed a few flakes of stray powder on the cap threads. I cleaned them off and screwed the cap on , no issue. But it had me wondering if a few grains of powder got crushed in the threads if it could cause the flask to ignite. And since the flask is basically a pipe bomb in my hands, I thought I'd at least ask if it was a concern. I'm still new enough that BP makes me overly cautious . -Thanks

Brass is non-sparking. No problemo.

 

[kyron4]

Thanks, feel much better knowing that .

 

[John Spartan]

I still make a concerted effort to make sure the threads are clear brass or no.
Not here to debate any wisdom but can’t BP, when mightily compressed, ignite?

 

[FishDFly]

Maybe with a sledge hammer.

 

[bubba.50]

Not unless you're using a match or cigarette lighter to see by when filling.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Okay, newbie post time. I was topping off my brass cylinder powder flask with some FFG and went to screw the cap on and noticed a few flakes of stray powder on the cap threads. I cleaned them off and screwed the cap on , no issue. But it had me wondering if a few grains of powder got crushed in the threads if it could cause the flask to ignite. And since the flask is basically a pipe bomb in my hands, I thought I'd at least ask if it was a concern. I'm still new enough that BP makes me overly cautious . -Thanks

I do not use a brass flask to transfer powder from storage. Pour the powder into a measure and pour from the measure into the barrel.

 

[david w]

I still make a concerted effort to make sure the threads are clear brass or no.
Not here to debate any wisdom but can’t BP, when mightily compressed, ignite?

If grains of BP on the threads were a problem, the manufactures would definitely have warnings plastered on the flasks.

 

[FishDFly]

In all honesty folks worry too much about BP and shooting it. If it were that dangerous, it would have been outlawed a long time ago.

When was the last time any one heard of someone being blown up using it?

 

[Phil Coffins]

I read on the internet that a guy knew a guy who’s friend said…………

 

[hawkeye2]

Phil, that was my 2nd. cousin's brother-in-law's uncle's friend, got the story straight from the horse's mouth almost.

 

[FishDFly]

I just knew someone would have some firm documentation, thanks. Need to send condolences to the widow.

 

[user 48679]

FWIW, I use a funnel to fill my flask, and never fill it closer than 1/4" from the top. (YMMV)