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old gunpowder

savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,569 ✭✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
What is the best way to dispose of old gunpowder I have too old cansisters to get rid of
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  • brier-49brier-49 Member Posts: 7,104 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    spread it on your lawn, great fertilizer.
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    +1 spread in your yard
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by savage170
    What is the best way to dispose of old gunpowder I have too old cansisters to get rid of


    what is wrong with it?
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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I gave 2 cans to my local dealer yesterday. He'll sell or give it to blackpowder hunters.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Age doesn't hurt gunpowder. If it isn't dusty looking, or has a strong smell or is discolored, it's fine.

    Otherwise yes, dump it on your yard, flush it down the toilet, or do what I do- pour it in 1/4 lb. increments in a coffee can and toss a match in. Flame guyser! Make sure you are out in the open if you do this though.....

    Edit to reflect the next post:

    Very true. Black powder goes 'poof' all at once- so if you are disposing of old black powder and want to burn it I'd only do an ounce or two at a time, or else use a fuse.
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  • HandgunHTR52HandgunHTR52 Member Posts: 2,735
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jonk
    Age doesn't hurt gunpowder. If it isn't dusty looking, or has a strong smell or is discolored, it's fine.

    Otherwise yes, dump it on your yard, flush it down the toilet, or do what I do- pour it in 1/4 lb. increments in a coffee can and toss a match in. Flame guyser! Make sure you are out in the open if you do this though.....


    Unless it is blackpowder! Then you will have more than a flame geyser!
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  • jtmarine0831jtmarine0831 Member Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Either spread it on your lawn or neutrilize it with water or an oil. But just to be on the safe side, contact your local fire dept. They can tell you the best way to get rid of it, some will even do it for you!
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  • oldgunmanoldgunman Member Posts: 1,779 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've always put in on my lawn but I honestly can't tell if if it has been good for it or not.[:D]
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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,569 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This is some powder that was given to me that is not labeled to be safe instead of trying to guess what it is i was just was going to dispose of it never thought about spreading it out on lawn thanks everybody
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  • Mr. GunzMr. Gunz Member Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by manoldgun
    I've always put in on my lawn but I honestly can't tell if if it has been good for it or not.[:D]



    No its a reall good fertilizer...very high in nitrogen
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