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Originally Posted by Dreadnought
One reason that you would not mix the charges is that by mixing you would have opened both canisters (1) 110lb & (1) 55lb of powder. This releases the agents (either & alcohol) that they are packed in keeping them preserved. Once the bags hit the air they can dry out the bags making them alot more explosive instead of slow burning making the chances of a gun explosion that much more possible.
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You have this part wrong. You don't open powder canisters prior to use because the propellant is hygroscopic. The absorbed water will reduce the burn time, causing reduced muzzle velocity and inaccurate rounds.