Guys , this is a long post so I ask for two things
1. HELP
2. Your indulgence
I am shooting a pair of 1872 Uberti Cimarron Open Tops , chambered in 45 Schofield
In March of this year I loaded up several hundred rounds with 4.5 grains of Trail Boss which I had in my Dillon reservoir
The first chance I had to use them was this past week . At the range I was getting this problem
I would fire a few rounds and get a squib , Fire a few more ..more squibs Cleared the bullet , most of which never left the barrel , some just barely..
Went home weighed over 200 rounds ...all consistent. Pulled a few , lots of powder. ??
Back to the range today ,same problem.
Another shooter questioned my loads in an effort to assist . I did tell him I had left the powder sitting in a clear plastic Dillon powder charger which I use on my 650 Dillon. This particular load of powder may have been in the reservoir for 3 to months He suggested it may have "gone bad" seemed like the powder was not being completely burned off??
At the worst I have a projected to do this winter ...pull the remainder of the several hundred rounds I rolled!
Anyone ever hear of this before ? Does Trail Boss or any powder "go bad" if left exposed to light or humidity?
I'm not only stupid but really confused .
If I have not bored you to tears I would appreciate any replies here or by PM
Sincerely
Dutchie