hercules unique rifle powder question.

[350skylark]

I reload 45 acp and someone recently gave me a box of powder with some old but unopened hercules unique rifle powder. I know that the company is now alliant and they still offer the powder but is this the same powder? I see people using it for 45 acp loads and would like to use it for that if possible.. heres a pic

[Ferrum]

Holy crap that's old school! I have some old Herc Unique, but not that old...

[350skylark]

Holy crap that's old school! I have some old Herc Unique, but not that old...

i Know! It was stored well still free flowing and dry, is it ok to use this for 45 acp with the recommended loads?

[mark501w]

If it doesn't smell sour & no rust in the can it's good.

[350skylark]

i mean to load in 45 acp its the same powder that its labeled for now?

[ironhorse1]

That can is way cool!

Load away, it is still good to go as long as it looks good.

irh

[350skylark]

That can is way cool!

Load away, it is still good to go as long as it looks good.

irh

Yeah it is! i have two of them also have a couple cans of 2400 and h4831 from the same era haha

[ironhorse1]

Lucky you.

With a 230 fmj 6 grains will duplicate factory loads.

It was made to shoot so do it now.

Unique the only powder named flaming dirt by some and coveted by all who know that it works.

Enjoy your good fortune, one shot at a time.

irh

[ireload]

Lucky you! Save the can for decoration sake or you may be able to sell it to someone who collects them. Unique is a good powder for .45acp since it's a medium burn powder.