chrisa006 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I did a boneheaded thing while changing calibers. I poured n320 in with n350. It is probably about 50/50. Can I use my 8.1 gr load of this mix for practice with my open gun??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Just my 2c worth- save yourself and dump it. Most likley youll end up with a "KABOOM" You may just have a disaster if you dont! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I did a boneheaded thing while changing calibers. I poured n320 in with n350. It is probably about 50/50. Can I use my 8.1 gr load of this mix for practice with my open gun??? Dump it. No way no how would I shoot this. Two different burn rates, charge weights..etc. Your fingers won't grow back. Skip the beer for a few weeks and the $ will even out. Dump it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I don't have any load data for N-335 I think you now have one of those life lessons . Feed it to the plants... Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDean Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I'd be tempted to use the load data for the fastest powder of the mix (N320) and check it out on the chrono. Since 350 is slower, it should only dilute the burnrate of the faster 320. ...but I'm crazy like that. You should throw it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisa006 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks all. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about this. It only is about a pound of powder and 100 bullets so in the garbage it goes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks all. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about this. It only is about a pound of powder and 100 bullets so in the garbage it goes!! Save it for springtime and feed it to the flower beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Burn it! If you have access to a large open area in an area of low flammability you can make solid fuel rockets with your old powders. materials needed: Aluminum foil, a large pencil, a short piece of angel iron to make a ramp and of course your old powder. Roll a tube of foil, at least 5-6 layers thick around the pencil, form a funnel at one end of the tube, this is your exhaust nozzle, make it large enough that the powder will feed through it, but small enough to regulate the flow. Fill the tube and fold the top end shut, you may tale the top as well. Aim the angle up at a steep angle, lay the rocket in the 'V', make a fuse if powder to the tail, ignite and watch. Of course no one should actually try this as it could start a fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisa006 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Jim, Funny you should propose that as I had thought for a moment pipe bomb. Than I realized I am suppose to be older and wiser!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hold my beer and watch this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I did a boneheaded thing while changing calibers. I poured n320 in with n350. It is probably about 50/50. Can I use my 8.1 gr load of this mix for practice with my open gun??? That’s a joke, right? You just made fertilizer. Don’t add stupid to stupid and do something illegal or dangerous with your concoction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Dump it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Dump it. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 you knew the answer when you posted this question, right? You knew the answer was to throw it out, right ? If you honestly thought there was a 1 % chance you were wrong and someone here was going to say "it will be fine, just shoot 'em up" , stop reloading now and never reload another bullet again and buy factory ammo. This advice may sound harsh but it will most likely save your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 +1, TOSS IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestWorld Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 This advice may sound harsh but it will most likely save your life. You are correct... it does sound harsh. Science and experimentation is the mother of all invention... without it we would still be hitting each other with sticks and living in a cave. Manufactures refer to their powders as "Blends"... implying to me that they mix different ingredients, in different amounts and then test that blend for a viable application. Maybe the OP created his own blend by accident. Or it could be an accident waiting to happen. That said, I agree the OP should dump it in the garden. $20 worth of powder isn't worth a ruined gun, blown off fingers or putting out an eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 It would be easy for me to answer, burn off the powder. I don't think it is worth risking a $2000-$3000+ Open gun to try and save $20 or so worth of powder. Just my two cents worth though. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Don't do it .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashvillebill Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 And whatever you do, do NOT get a really long fuse, stick it through a hole in the lid, out in the middle of a large field, on the 4th of July, light the really long fuse and run like hell. DON'T even consider doing this, EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 OK Bill, thanks ........... NOW everyone can relate to my previous post ............. Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Don't be a candidate for the Darwin Award. Dump it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashvillebill Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yes, seriously. Pour it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I did a boneheaded thing while changing calibers. I poured n320 in with n350. It is probably about 50/50. Can I use my 8.1 gr load of this mix for practice with my open gun??? Just send ME your guns ((I"LL pay shipping ))) and use all U want Just dont use any of the AMMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Really---dump it fast -- be SAFE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraTen Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I did this once about a year ago, the wife is still trying to figure out why her roses did so well. I didn't tell her what I did or I'd never have any to load with. just food for thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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