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 Old Re-loaded Ammo
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11/25/10 02:55 PM
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HouDoveHunter
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I have some old 243 and 30-30 re-loaded ammo that is about 40 years old. Its been stored inside. Does anyone know if it safe to shoot or can it be unassembled or what's the best wy to dispose of it? Thanks
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Re: Old Re-loaded Ammo
[Re: HouDoveHunter]
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11/25/10 04:08 PM
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Dave Davidson
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First question is who reloaded it.
If it wasn't you, I would concern it an unknown entity.
To disassemble, I would use a bullet puller and then dump the powder.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Old Re-loaded Ammo
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11/25/10 04:14 PM
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matt bohac
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First question is who reloaded it.
If it wasn't you, I would concern it an unknown entity.
To disassemble, I would use a bullet puller and then dump the powder. x2
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Re: Old Re-loaded Ammo
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11/25/10 04:45 PM
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Varget 7-08
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First question is who reloaded it.
If it wasn't you, I would concern it an unknown entity.
To disassemble, I would use a bullet puller and then dump the powder. x2 X3, with the bullet puller you still get the bullet and brass. The way I think of it is a new box of ammo is a lot cheaper then a new rifle
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Re: Old Re-loaded Ammo
[Re: Varget 7-08]
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11/26/10 02:41 AM
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HouDoveHunter
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Many thanks for replies. My father-in-law re-loaded it and he is the type of person who is real particular about things. If I disassemble them then can the bullets and shells be reused? aslong as they appear to be in good shape still?
Thanks
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Re: Old Re-loaded Ammo
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11/26/10 03:11 AM
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kmon11
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Yes bullets and cases should be fine to reuse if thye are in good shape.
Last edited by kmon1; 11/26/10 03:12 AM.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Old Re-loaded Ammo
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11/28/10 01:32 AM
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Dave Davidson
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Put a small bit of cotton down in the bullet puller. It will keep the nose of the bullet from becoming disfigured.
My only concern would be how many times the brass had been reloaded.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Old Re-loaded Ammo
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11/29/10 05:20 AM
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Hoss 1962
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Useing older ammo "may" be safe but would prolly not be that consistant as the bullet and the case may form a bond that could give different pressures. I went thru that with some older ammo my dad had for his 30-06. I would save the lead and chunk everything else. (unknown powder/ unknown brass history)
Mike
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