Is this powder still good?

[Venus Pax]

I have a jug of powder that's been in my attic since May 2008. Is it still good to use for reloading?
(I have a reloading bench again!)

ETA: Can I store brass that has a new primer in it in the garage, or do I need to store it in the house with the finished ammunition?

(In my last house, the reloading bench was set up in my laundry room, so everything was climate controlled.)

[Oldgringo]

I'm reloading .380, 9mm, .38 Spec., and .45 acp with Green Dot and 700-X that was purchased some 15 years ago when I was a shotgun shooter - without mishap. I've still got all of my fingers and eyes. BTW, like your old MT's, the price was a lot less back then, a whole lot less.

Good luck.

[MoJo]

Yes to both. Powder gets weaker as it deteriorates so do primers. I store both my powder and primers in an uncontrolled workshop and have never had a problem.

Check the powder give it the sniff test - - - does it have an acrid odor? If so don't use it. Give it the eyeball test - - - does it have a rusty look? If so don't use it. Give it the shoot test - - - load a couple of rounds and test fire them. Does it go boom and kick like it should? Use it.

[nmsu]

2008 shouldn't be a problem at all. I occasionally use powder that is over 10 years old and it's fine. I do see if it smells like acid and visually inspect it though.