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Old 01-02-2008, 10:52 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Gun Grape View Post
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.
Gun, This was what I was trying to relate. Perhaps I chose the wrong wording. My bad.
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