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September 30, 2011
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I feel like an idiot. The other night I was reloading a bunch of .32 acp for my CZ 83. Because I weigh every round I usually put a small amount of powder (in this case red dot) in a plastic container. Once done, I return the remaining powder to the original container.
Somehow I mistakenly returned the red dot to the wrong can (bullseye). I've been using the bullseye for my .38/.357 loads. I know red dot is a bit slower then bullseye..... so of course my question is.... do I need to throw out the powder all together or is it safe to use the Bullseye with the small amount of red dot (probably a spoonful of red dot to a third of a can of Bullseye.) I know that the general rule is never to mix powder.
What do you think?
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November 17, 2008
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I feel your pain. The simple answer is be safe and throw it out. $10.00 worth of powder is not worth the risk. Common sense says a spoonful in a 1/3 of a pound probably wont make any noticeable difference. If the load ranges of red dot and bullseye are similar you should be OK. BUT it's still only about $10.00 worth of powder. Good luck with however you choose to proceed.
LB
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September 26, 2010
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I would destroy the mixed powder.
I keep all powders on a shelf on the other side of the room. I only bring one can of powder to the reloading bench at a time, fill the powder dispenser use what I need, then return it to the only container on the bench, then return it tothe shelf on the other side of the room. I try to idiot proof myself.
March 25, 2008
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concider the price of the gun, medical bills, lost time from work, etc. take it out and shoot at the can. lol! be safe!
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February 22, 2009
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Although duplex loading is relatively safe, it is most commonly done by stacking, and not mixing, powders. Even though it seems a relatively small amount of red-dot, you have changed the property of the powder. I would pour it into a pile, make a powder trail, and light it on fire. This will do two things: one, get rid of the mixed powder and, two, let you have some fun.
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September 19, 2011
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Bad powder makes great fertilizer for the flowers...
I wouldn't chance it.
I have a spot for the 'Powder In Use' to go... or I probably would mess up.
September 30, 2011
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I have to agree with you guys
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I hate to waste anything, but safety is safety. Small sacrifice to be safe.
I did send off an e-mail to Alliant to get their opinion, just to be sure, but I'm with you guys.
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May 3, 2011
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I agree with rswem don't just dump it make a trail with it and light it. Show the kids how powder burns. You could blow up a couple of ant hills. At least you caught the problem in time. Take care. 
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