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40 year old ammo
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 Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:09 pm
I am getting back into shooting now after the kids are married . All my reloaded ammo is about 40 yrs old. This includes mostly 12 Ga trap loads and 222 loads. Try it or leave it? Also I am a new member here from Illinois.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:10 am
Welcome to the Remington Owners Forum !!
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:12 am
As far as your question...I have shot all different calibers of ammo from as far back as WWII ( .45 and 30-06 ) with nary a problem.
As long as it was stored ( and loaded properly by you ) there should be no problem. |
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 Copper BB
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 6:09 pm
I agree with shooter13. As long as it was well made and stored in a relatively climate controlled area, it should be good. Especially if it was stored in a sealed container.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 6:09 pm
Welcome on board.
I would not hesitate at all to shoot 40-year old ammunition. Enjoy the hobby again!
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:51 pm
With the price of ammo today I would definitely give it a shot.
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:05 am
" Give it a shot... "
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:57 am
Yes, so would I.
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:28 pm
PUN INTENDED?? :<) |
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:55 am
3 years ago i shot some 220 swift loads my father loaded in the early 60's. I inherited the 220 swift rifle after he passed away. When i took the rifle out to sight in ,i used the old ammo and i bought some new ammo, Hornady. I like Hornady ammo , but the older loads held a better group. They worked great.
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.22LR
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Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 4:19 pm
US military spec ammo 5.56, 7.62 etc have a minimum projected life of 75 years if it has been exposed to air. Air and moisture and heat the enemy of ammo along with lubricants.
Worst thing you can do is store ammo in attic or trunk. If you have to carry in trunk put it in insulated cooler. Ammo still in crates and unopened cans has a min projected life of 125 years. NRA Benefactor, Distinguished High Power Rifle, Smallbore Prone (2)US Palma Teams, (2) US Palma Trophy wins, Certified Small Arms and Ammunition Test Director, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, Test & evaluation of Small Arms US Gov't
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Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 4:40 pm
The military has shown that extended heat over 100* in the middle east substantially increased ammo failures.
So, if I can store them in a cool, dry place, I'm happy. I have actually fired ammunition that was likely made in the 1920's in my Great Grandfathers Marlin 1893 in 25-20. When people ignorant of guns make gun laws, you end up with ignorant gun laws.
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.22LR
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Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 8:13 pm
I had some 1933 FA M1 Ball and some 1937 8MM German ammo I shot loaded for German Army.
NRA Benefactor, Distinguished High Power Rifle, Smallbore Prone (2)US Palma Teams, (2) US Palma Trophy wins, Certified Small Arms and Ammunition Test Director, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, Test & evaluation of Small Arms US Gov't
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