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Part of the responsibility of being a reloader
includes the safe handling, storage and use of gun powder. It is vital
that you practice all the recommended precautions before, during and
after the use of our products. Below are links to some of the methods
we advise you follow when handling gun powder.
General Safety Guidelines
Important Safety and Health Precautions
To perform in a gun, powders must ignite easily
and burn rapidly. These characteristics require use of common sense to
avoid accidents.
YOU MUST OBSERVE
THESE PRECAUTIONS:
- DO NOT smoke when reloading.
- DO NOT use spark-producing tools.
- DO NOT mix powders of different kinds.
- DO NOT leave powder where children can get it.
- DO NOT try to load when distracted.
- Avoid an open fire or working near spark-producing machinery.
- Pour out only the amount of powder needed for immediate
work.
- Check the powder measure each time it is used. Make
sure the settings have not been accidentally changed. Check-weigh "thrown
charges" frequently.
- Clean up any spilled powders. Use a brush and dustpan;
do not use a vacuum cleaner. Dispose of spilled powder as described
in the SAAMI pages of this Guide.
- Store powder only in its original container, which was
carefully designed for this usage. DO NOT REPACKAGE. Do not purchase
or accept any Alliant powder not in its original, FACTORY-SEALED container.
- Be sure the powder container is completely empty before
discarding. Do not use the container to store other powders or materials,
or for any other purpose.
- Always keep in mind that smokeless powder is an explosive
material and highly flammable. It should always be stored and handled
in such a way as to avoid impact, friction, heat, sparks, or flame.
- Wear safety glasses when reloading.
- This material contains nitroglycerin. Inhalation, skin
contact, or ingestion may cause severe headache, nausea, and lowering
of bloodpressure.
THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING POWDERS:
- Do not take internally. In case of ingestion, cause
vomiting. Call a physician.
- Avoid contamination of food, beverages, or smoking materials.
- Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation during
handling.
- Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking,
or smoking.
- Do not carry powder in clothing.
You must also always remember:
- Establish a routine for reloading. It will result in
more uniform loads and less chance of error.
- Some primers are more powerful than others (they produce
more gas at a higher temperature). Use only the primers specified herein.
- Shotshell wads differ in their sealing ability. Use
only the load combinations specified herein.
- If you use cast bullets, their diameter, hardness, lubrication,
and crimp will affect the ballistics.
- With the exception of data in the "Non-Toxic Shotshell" reloading
data section, the shotshell loads in this booklet are for use with
LEAD SHOT ONLY!
- Use only the brands of powder and components shown in
our tables. Do not substitute other types.
- Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning
firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a
substance known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other
serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash
hands and face thoroughly after handling and before coming in contact
with food, chewing materials, and smoking material.
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