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Just opened a new lot - Kurt - 09-14-2015
of 3F OE and again LUMPS
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RE: Just opened a new lot - Gussy - 09-14-2015
(09-14-2015, 04:21 PM)Kurt Wrote: of 3F OE and again LUMPS
I see you got the fork and steak knife out, but Kurt, you're not supposed to over cook buffalo and that steak looks way over done!!
RE: Just opened a new lot - Kurt - 09-14-2015
it washes down good with your wine :exclamation 
RE: Just opened a new lot - SgtDog0311 - 09-14-2015
Looks like my cooking when I'm batch'n it.
RE: Just opened a new lot - Steve Anderson - 09-14-2015
Kurt, suppose the lumps are humidity related?
RE: Just opened a new lot - Kurt - 09-14-2015
I don't think so Steve. They have been in a air conditioning since I had it and they are sealed cans.
I had Swiss powder like this also.
RE: Just opened a new lot - Gussy - 09-14-2015
(09-14-2015, 04:44 PM)Kurt Wrote:
I forgot about that and meant to ask how you were. I was trying to find someone to try it to see if it was safe. If you drank it with that steak, I'm not sure which one would make you sick!!
RE: Just opened a new lot - Mike - 09-14-2015
(09-14-2015, 04:21 PM)Kurt Wrote: of 3F OE and again LUMPS
Hey Kurt, Are you using that fancy knife to cut the powder lumps apart? I guess it should work and that would be cool. Always nice to have the proper tools. Shoot sharp, Mike
RE: Just opened a new lot - rdnck - 09-14-2015
When powder is made, it all goes through the dryer as a lot. Running it through screens to separate it according to grain size is the last step before packaging. All the powder from this lot will have the same moisture level--and clumps. That's the bad news. The good news is that it will shoot OK once you break up the clumps. Shoot straight, rdnck.
RE: Just opened a new lot - Kurt - 09-14-2015
Mike.
Busting the lumps is fork work. Cutting the can open is knife work
TNX for the knife Mike. It gets used just about every day.Bill I had a conversation with the rep and told him that you better hire the powder tester back
I shot 10 rounds of this new 3F in the .44-77 this afternoon at 130 yards with the load I have been using. The only difference I see is that it printed about 2" lower, but it cut the holes. I think it will be OK.
Kurt