Scott204 1 Posted July 5, 2012 My wife's grandfather passed away 2 years ago and her grandmother allowed me to take all of his reloading supplies, including a paint can full of powder. The can is listed as red dot, but it doesn't have the red flakes common in red dot powder. Is there anyway to identify the powder?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted July 5, 2012 Even if you did identify it, the same powders have had different burn rates and power over the years. In other words, today's W231 may not be your dad's W231. I know it sucks, but I would dispose of it (perhaps in a spectacular way to offset the disappointment). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted July 5, 2012 It's good fertilizer for the garden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted July 6, 2012 It's good fertilizer for the garden. +1 spread it out in the yard. It's a good source of nitrogen. DO NOT USE UNKNOWN POWDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recipe for a disaster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted July 6, 2012 Home-made fireworks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott204 1 Posted July 6, 2012 yeah kinda what I figured but it kinda suck to throw this much powder away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted July 7, 2012 yeah kinda what I figured but it kinda suck to throw this much powder away. Don't throw it away. BLOW IT AWAY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted July 7, 2012 Do you own any bamboo ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites