Know how you get rid of something think you will never need it?

[usabaker]

Know how you get rid of something think you will never need it?

Well, now I'm kicking myself for dumping my old reloading manuals. (sigh......)

I found an older gentleman who is selling NORMA 203 (NOT 203B) seal never used 400 grams (1lb'ish) cans that I would love to load for the Remington 270 I just put a scope on.

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[RASelkirk]

That's a hard one. I've tossed stuff before and needed it the next week, and (mostly) I've tossed stuff and never looked back. My "new" rule-of-thumb is: If I move it 3x's, the 3rd move is to the street. Unless it's got sentimental value, then all rules are off. I know, confusing...



Russ

[Steyr Man 146]

eh Had a few old Ruger 10/22 stocks (wood) figured never need again, Of Course sold or traded not sure which......About 9 months later low n behold someone throws me a 10/22 that needs cleaning, spring replacements oh YES the stock was all chewed and mangled. DOH!!!

[usabaker]

10/22 that needs cleaning, spring replacements oh YES the stock was all chewed and mangled. DOH!!!

Yeah, nearly the same thing happened to me. Got rid of the stock, only to get a 12/22 rifle cheap because the stock was broken off and missing a chunk out of the right side. I put it back together with acraglas and it used it for years before I go tired of looking at the patched stock.

[browningautorifle]

I found an older gentleman who is selling NORMA 203

Back to the powder Bill, I don't know about that. The thing is it can degrade and you can't tell without testing. The cans can rust inside and if you can't look you can't see. That means powder degradation. Even if the cans aren't rusted or signs to see, there can be changes after that kind of time...how long has that been out of manufacture? Many years I think...

[BillPredeaux]

I have a Norma leaflet dating back to 80's which lists 200, 201, 202, and 204, no 203.
I keep everything!

[Sunray]

Your old reloading manuals would have to be really old. It appears that Norma 203 dates from the early to mid 1960's. Seems that 203B is just a "slightly" altered 203. Allegedly has a different burn rate too.
This is a 2014 vintage post on another forum. Don't think it'll help in any way but a bit of info though. Nobody says 203 is the same as 203B though.
Non BP question??? - Shiloh Rifle Forums

[usabaker]

Back to the powder Bill, I don't know about that. The thing is it can degrade and you can't tell without testing. The cans can rust inside and if you can't look you can't see. That means powder degradation. Even if the cans aren't rusted or signs to see, there can be changes after that kind of time...how long has that been out of manufacture? Many years I think...

Hi Jim, yeah I know that's a concern... but I can't see letting a case go to waste without at least trying the powder. I wouldn't try and hunt or use it for target shooing, but would be a way to reduce plinking cost. The case is unopened and has been stored inside the house so has not been subject to temperature swings. I did send the lot number to NORMA to see if they could tell me when it was manufactured. But after a week no replay.....

[usabaker]

Norma 203 dates from the early to mid 1960's.

The gentleman who has it, who I sort of taken on as a proxy Dad, can't remember how old the stuff is but di say its later then the 60's. Its interesting to talk with him, he was an avid target shooter and was the president of the Escondido Gun Range. He was an San Diego police officer and during his time there he picked up two US Marked J Stevens Model 520-30 Trench Guns. One was never shot and he just sold it for $1000.00, the other is near mint condition. He has a good section of 1903 Springfields and Garands as well.. a boat load of target rifles.

[browningautorifle]

I can't see letting a case go to waste without at least trying the powder.

I know, I understand...if it's in good shape then it's in good shape. As long as I've suggested you look at it then I feel better. Likely be fine...let us know.