TBF Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 I have run across this stuff in ads for like $8.00 a pound thru suppliers. It's tempting to the cheapskate in me. Supposedly it's reclaimed military stuff , and each batch is tested . But, I still wonder about the quality. Any experience ? Horror stories from the internet ? Any good luck in 223 ? Travis F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g56 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Supposedly it's reclaimed military stuff , and each batch is tested . But, I still wonder about the quality. My 2 cents, it's worth what you paid for it. Each batch is tested....by who? The major manufacturers put a lot of care into their product, we can reasonably expect their product to be what they say it is, but this great unknown entity.... a mistake from this anonymous person could result in you destroying a firearm, or personal injury, or lose your eyesight. So my personal opinion is: I wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Threads here: Surplus Powder Surplus Powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokarev Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I've used surplus AA#2, AA#5, WCC844, and WCC846 with good results. I have found that to make the surplus powders worthwhile you need to get several kegs at a time. Otherwise the shipping and HAZMAT raise the price so much it's just as cheap to buy powder by the pound from Sportman's Warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I got some surplus (pull-down?) 4895 and it's good stuff for the .30-06 Garand and .223 AR15. I've also used surplus Data Powder 2200, which was a real bargain and worked fine for .223. The most important thing to know is that it is not cannister-grade (commercial, dealer-shelf type) powder. It may or may not be the same or similar to a cannister-grade powder. If you're lucky the supplier will have some load data or some clues as to the nearest equivalent powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Great links. One question on Jeff's surplus powder. I suspect the 30m1 ball ammo used to pull the powder from is old WW2 ammo? I didn't think the US still would mfg carbine ammo. The reason I ask is, this would make this old powder, ie not as stable as newer stlye powder. My dad used to get H4895 from Hodgedon I believe when they used to sell surplus powder, and it lasted a long time. I am not so keen on this old podwer for my pistol though. Anyone have any information on the age of this powder? The AA7 equivalent looks tempting for my 9mm. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVI4ME Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I currently use Data 2200 and WC846 for my .223. I load 55 Win 55gr FMJ's. I defy you to tell the difference from Varget. Same POI and all. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 DP2200 is a little fast and it can't safely push the bullets as fast as Varget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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