3Coues3 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 Does Blackhorn 209 go bad? I bought some about a year ago that I still have. I kept it indoors and dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelney Report post Posted November 11, 2013 I bought my first container about 3 years ago. I was drawn for this years Elk hunt and started shooting it again in preparation with no ill effects. I actually bought a new container and afraid to use it as I am afraid it will not shoot as well as my old batch. Blackhorn is not hyrdroscopic like pyrodex or even 777 so it should be fine based on my personal experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDB Report post Posted November 11, 2013 I don't know if it goes bad, but it definitely makes my shoulder hurt! Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3Coues3 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 Kelney thanks for the info. and personal experience with it. I searched the web and couldn't really find much saying if it could go bad or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted November 12, 2013 All substitutes, if cared for properly will retain performance. The obvious things to try to eliminate are moisture and large temperature swings. The less obvious thing would be bumpy rides and rough handling that physically break down the granules of powder into finer particles. That can actually be a bit dangerous as far as burn rate so pay attention to the proper granule size and try to not load with any "dust" from the bottom of the can... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZWild1 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 I have had been using BH209 for several years now and never had any issues with it's age. I have also chronographed my shots and have not had any loss in F.P.S. BH209 is by far the best B.P. substitute available to date. Just my .02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
