Keeping BH-209

[kb]

What has been everyones experience with keeping Bh-209 from year to year?  Does it keep, or does it degrade like pyrodex?

kb

[mechanic]

I'm interested in the responses you get.  This is my first year for BH, and I've about emptied a container.  When I went to get more the price was up to $41.00.  If it degrades I know I won't buy more.
Ben

[1sourdough]

 I think for many of us this is the 1st year, it just came out(spring/summer 2008). I bought 3 containers at the $30 price, gave one away. I worked up a load & shot 5 deer & have 1/2 or less in one & 1 full container. I did see where Natchez or Midsouth SS had it on sale very recently for $25 or so a container. I'll just use my stock next Fall.

[Busta]

A was mentioned, this is the first year for consumers anyway. I bought a case of 10 back in early April, I have about 4 or 5 full containers left. I have not noticed any changes from one container to the next. I think the powder is coated (probably to seal out moisture), and I suspect that this is why it is so hard to ignite. I I have full confidence that it will shoot the same next year (or 2-3 years if it were to last that long) as it did this past year. I would guess that the shelf life is comparable to a similar smokeless powder, as long as it is stored properly.

This is what Western says about it, they have been testing it for a year or two, they would know best how it keeps. See #10.

http://www.blackhorn209.com/home/

[mechanic]

Now if I can find it cheaper, I'll buy more.  $40.00 is stiff.

[Busta]

Now if I can find it cheaper, I'll buy more.  $40.00 is stiff.

Go here, click on "Powders", then click on "Accurate Arms", Blackhorn 209 is on the first line for $25.98. Of course you will have a $20 Haz-Mat, and about $10 shipping fee. If you can get a few buddies to all pitch in and order a case of 10 or so it really spreads out the added costs.

http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/

MidwayUSA has it for $24.99 until December 31 in the monthly flyer.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=820615

Midsouth's site says they have it in stock too, but good luck finding it.