Reloading Newbee question

[Ghostrider]

I just started reloading a short time ago. I've had some good results
so far with my early reloads. However like most who are new at this, I
made a mistake on a small batch of 9MM that I just reloaded and I need to
take them apart with my bullet puller and redo them.

I know I can reuse the primed cases and probably the bullets, but what about
the powder that I recover? Is it safe to reuse the powder or should I consider it
contaminated and just get rid of it.

I hate to waste stuff but I am more interested in being safe than saving money.

If it is perfectly safe to reuse it, then I'll reuse it but if there is a doubt
I'd rather pitch it. Anyone here have experience with this? Thanks.

 

[jlm223]

I have reused powder after pulling the bullet some 44 Mag. & 30-06 seen no reason to discard the powder, but I am no expert on reloading.

 

[mms]

I have done it dont see why you cant... but again the real experts which i am not will chime in shortly Im sure

 

[shibumiseeker]

There is no harm in reusing it.

 

[MeltonLaw]

I will concur with the previous posts in that there is no harm in reusing the powder. Now I will caution to avoid accidental mixing of powders. Myself, I'll wait until I have several mistakes before pulling the bullets. This causes me to have several different calibers, both rifle and pistol, to bull at once. Thus there will be different powders. With my rcbs pow-r-puller it seems that I can never quite get all of the powder out of the internal catch tube. This would seem like an accident waiting to happen by mixing the powders together.

 

[rlynch25]

Like several others stated - no problem. I've reused powder several times with no issues. Just keep your work area organized and clean while doing this and you should be fine.

 

[shibumiseeker]

I will concur with the previous posts in that there is no harm in reusing the powder. Now I will caution to avoid accidental mixing of powders. Myself, I'll wait until I have several mistakes before pulling the bullets. This causes me to have several different calibers, both rifle and pistol, to bull at once. Thus there will be different powders. With my rcbs pow-r-puller it seems that I can never quite get all of the powder out of the internal catch tube. This would seem like an accident waiting to happen by mixing the powders together.

While it's a bad idea to mix different powders, unless you are just running your rounds stupid hot, a few flakes of a different powder mixed in won't be an issue.

 

[kludge]

If you're absolutely positively sure that you know what powder is in those cases, then yes, it'll be fine.

 

[Counselor1977]

From my experience, I agree with the above post. Just don't mix powders and you should be fine. You clean the brass before reloading right? If so, I dont see how it would be a problem. I understand the science lab principles of not returning a poured substance back to the container, but wouldn't think it would apply here.

 

[Ghostrider]

If you're absolutely positively sure that you know what powder is in those cases, then yes, it'll be fine.

I only have one powder right now so mixing won't be a problem. Thanks to all who responded to my post. I really appreciate the input.

 

[linkpimp]

As long as the powder is dry, does not become cross contaminated with any other powders or foreign materials it’s fine to reuse. No worries at all..