J jethro224 Moderator Joined Sep 29, 2005 Messages 7,428 Reaction score 17 Apr 21, 2006 #1 The NMLRA Muzzleloading Manual says to Never store blackpowder in a glass container. But they don't say why. Anybody know?
The NMLRA Muzzleloading Manual says to Never store blackpowder in a glass container. But they don't say why. Anybody know?
Claude Mathis Cannon MLF Supporter Joined Feb 3, 2001 Messages 14,023 Reaction score 241 Location Cardiff, CA Apr 21, 2006 #2 The same reason they don't recommend storing flammable liquids in glass; It breaks easily.
J J.D. 69 Cal. Joined Nov 10, 2005 Messages 3,260 Reaction score 64 Apr 22, 2006 #3 Claude Mathis said: It breaks easily. Click to expand... Yeah, and all that broken glass can become pretty nasty shrapnel, should the powder inside ignite. :nono:
Claude Mathis said: It breaks easily. Click to expand... Yeah, and all that broken glass can become pretty nasty shrapnel, should the powder inside ignite. :nono:
A AZ-Robert 45 Cal. Joined Jun 24, 2005 Messages 941 Reaction score 0 May 2, 2006 #4 Pretty safe from sparks and other sources of accidental combustion as long as you keep it in a sealed container. Non-breakable ones (pastic or metal) are more likely to keep the stuff inside the container.
Pretty safe from sparks and other sources of accidental combustion as long as you keep it in a sealed container. Non-breakable ones (pastic or metal) are more likely to keep the stuff inside the container.
