Surplus Powder

jh45gun · 08-20-2010, 08:06 PM

WC867 50BMG 8lbs of 867 Spherical Smokeless Powder $49.00

6 Kegs Maximum under One $25.00 Haz_mat tag.

WC867 50BMG This is Brand New, Never Been Loaded. It is not pulled or reclaimed powder.

Use loading data for AA8700, work loads up accordingly.

There is almost no difference between WC867 and WC872 powder and the same loading data is used for both. The slight differences will depend on the bullet used, the neck tension, whether you are shooting a bolt action or semi auto. The individual guns MAY or may not shoot each powder differently. This is a surplus powder in which you will just have to find the best load that will work for your particular gun within the working range of powder used in the 50 BMG cartridge.

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=10000013

WC872 WC872 50BMG 8lbs of 872 Spherical Smokeless Powder $49.00

6 Kegs Maximum under One $25.00 Haz_mat tag.

WC872 For 50BMG. This is Brand New, Never Been Loaded. It is not pulled or reclaimed powder.

Use loading data for AA8700, work loads up accordingly.

LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS POWDER CAN BE USED FOR MANY DIFFERENT CALIBERS. MAINLY FOR HEAVY BULLET LAUNCHING! THE POWDER CURRENTLY IN STOCK IS ALL FROM THE SAME LOT, SO YOU CAN REORDER UNTIL WE ARE OUT AND HAVE THE SAME LOT #.

There is almost no difference between WC867 and WC872 powder and the same loading data is used for both. The slight differences will depend on the bullet used, the caliber, the neck tension, whether you are shooting a bolt action or semi auto. The individual guns MAY or may not shoot each powder differently. This is a surplus powder in which you will just have to find the best load that will work for your particular gun within the working range of the powder for each caliber

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=10000014

Rew · 08-21-2010, 06:09 PM

That's an awfully slow powder. Personally I don't care for belted magnums. But for someone who does seems like a pretty good deal.

Desert Rat · 08-22-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rew

That's an awfully slow powder. Personally I don't care for belted magnums. But for someone who does seems like a pretty good deal.

That's the reason they sell this stuff so cheap. It ain't worth a damn in 90% of the firearms out there. Supply and demand. Plenty of it but nobody wants it.

RetVet · 08-22-2010, 09:13 AM

Wish I had a 50BMG

flutedchamber · 08-29-2010, 09:56 AM

I have bought a bunch of surplus virgin powder in the past...in various burn rates from Bullseye to H50bmg. I am pleased with all the powder that I purchased.

With the surplus powder it is safer to work up a new load when you change jugs, even tho they may be the same lot # on the container. Better safe than sorry..eh??

I have some that is supposed to be equivalent to Unique. It seems to be in my estimation, but burns much cleaner. Well worth the money if they have power in the burn rate range that you need.

Desert Rat · 08-30-2010, 02:34 AM

Good advice, Flute, and very true. Most of my shooting life has been spent burning up surplus powders and never had a lick of trouble with any of it.

flutedchamber · 08-30-2010, 04:19 PM

Hell...Hodgdon sold surplus powder for years and peeps never gave it a second thought.

Desert Rat · 08-30-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flutedchamber

Hell...Hodgdon sold surplus powder for years and peeps never gave it a second thought.

Shortly before he died I had the privilege of talking to Bruce Hodgdon. I called the company with a question about H570 and no one remembered it. So the next thing I knew I was talking to Bruce himself. He had already passed on control of the company to others and was just "there" in his old office as something of honorary position.

I said, "Wow, I never expected to talk to you! I grew up shooting your powders."

Bruce laughed and said, "I grew OLD shooting my powders." And he remembered H570 and we talked about some loads for it. Mind still sharp as tack. About a month later Bruce died. Fine fellow and he blessed America with tons of excellent, affordable powder.

10 Bears · 08-30-2010, 11:09 PM

Well, DR, I do believe I have a can, (or partial can) sitting on a shelf in my reloading room.
I have some powders, out there, well over 40 years old.

edit:
Some of them priced in the $3.00/$4.00 per pound range.

Desert Rat · 08-31-2010, 12:01 AM

Bear, you bandit!

Back in the good old days we used to buy H570 for .60 cents a pound if you bought a 100 lb keg. Today the shipping alone on one of your cans of it would cost me a fortune. (Thank you UPS)

Anyhow, I no longer have anything that will eat powder this slow.

08-20-2010, 08:06 PM	#1
jh45gun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW WI Gods Country Posts: 2,529	Surplus Powder WC867 50BMG 8lbs of 867 Spherical Smokeless Powder $49.00 6 Kegs Maximum under One $25.00 Haz_mat tag. WC867 50BMG This is Brand New, Never Been Loaded. It is not pulled or reclaimed powder. Use loading data for AA8700, work loads up accordingly. There is almost no difference between WC867 and WC872 powder and the same loading data is used for both. The slight differences will depend on the bullet used, the neck tension, whether you are shooting a bolt action or semi auto. The individual guns MAY or may not shoot each powder differently. This is a surplus powder in which you will just have to find the best load that will work for your particular gun within the working range of powder used in the 50 BMG cartridge. http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=10000013 WC872 WC872 50BMG 8lbs of 872 Spherical Smokeless Powder $49.00 6 Kegs Maximum under One $25.00 Haz_mat tag. WC872 For 50BMG. This is Brand New, Never Been Loaded. It is not pulled or reclaimed powder. Use loading data for AA8700, work loads up accordingly. LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS POWDER CAN BE USED FOR MANY DIFFERENT CALIBERS. MAINLY FOR HEAVY BULLET LAUNCHING! THE POWDER CURRENTLY IN STOCK IS ALL FROM THE SAME LOT, SO YOU CAN REORDER UNTIL WE ARE OUT AND HAVE THE SAME LOT #. There is almost no difference between WC867 and WC872 powder and the same loading data is used for both. The slight differences will depend on the bullet used, the caliber, the neck tension, whether you are shooting a bolt action or semi auto. The individual guns MAY or may not shoot each powder differently. This is a surplus powder in which you will just have to find the best load that will work for your particular gun within the working range of the powder for each caliber http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=10000014

08-22-2010, 09:13 AM	#4
RetVet Statistical Error Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 43,702	Wish I had a 50BMG __________________ ^^^ For entertainment purposes. Use only as directed. ^^^ III

08-29-2010, 09:56 AM	#5
flutedchamber Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 916	I have bought a bunch of surplus virgin powder in the past...in various burn rates from Bullseye to H50bmg. I am pleased with all the powder that I purchased. With the surplus powder it is safer to work up a new load when you change jugs, even tho they may be the same lot # on the container. Better safe than sorry..eh?? I have some that is supposed to be equivalent to Unique. It seems to be in my estimation, but burns much cleaner. Well worth the money if they have power in the burn rate range that you need. __________________ "This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!" -Adolf Hitler,1935

08-21-2010, 06:09 PM	#2
Rew Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 9,710	That's an awfully slow powder. Personally I don't care for belted magnums. But for someone who does seems like a pretty good deal.

08-30-2010, 02:34 AM	#6
Desert Rat Junior Woodchuck Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,592	Good advice, Flute, and very true. Most of my shooting life has been spent burning up surplus powders and never had a lick of trouble with any of it.

08-30-2010, 04:19 PM	#7
flutedchamber Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 916	Hell...Hodgdon sold surplus powder for years and peeps never gave it a second thought.

08-30-2010, 11:09 PM	#9
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Well, DR, I do believe I have a can, (or partial can) sitting on a shelf in my reloading room. I have some powders, out there, well over 40 years old. edit: Some of them priced in the $3.00/$4.00 per pound range.

08-31-2010, 12:01 AM	#10
Desert Rat Junior Woodchuck Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,592	Bear, you bandit! Back in the good old days we used to buy H570 for .60 cents a pound if you bought a 100 lb keg. Today the shipping alone on one of your cans of it would cost me a fortune. (Thank you UPS) Anyhow, I no longer have anything that will eat powder this slow.