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Author:  dismal [ Thu May 31, 2007 12:05 am ]
Post subject:  Shelf life of reloaded ammo
Ok, I know that properly stored factory loaded ammo will last a LONG time, but what about reloads? Will they also keep, or do you have use them within a shorter period of time?

I don't reload yet, but have been thinking about it...
Author:  macphisto [ Thu May 31, 2007 1:49 am ]
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I don't reload either, but I'm pretty sure gunpowder doesn't just go bad whether it's put in the case by you or by the factory.
Author:  gunnerbmg [ Thu May 31, 2007 6:07 am ]
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Last Fall I shot up 50 rds of .357 that I loaded in 1981. No Problems at all.
Author:  farmerj [ Thu May 31, 2007 6:29 am ]
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I have shot reloads that were loaded back in the 70's this last fall. They were loaded with Herters primers and bullets. I don't think those have been around since the late 60's.
Author:  Brewman [ Thu May 31, 2007 6:33 am ]
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Shouldn't matter if it's factory or hand rolled.
Store it properly, and it'll last a good long time.
Author:  dismal [ Thu May 31, 2007 8:10 am ]
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Cool, I was just thinking that factory ammo might be better sealed, preventing air/moisture from affecting the power. Sounds like there's no worries.
Author:  Selurcspi [ Thu May 31, 2007 9:06 am ]
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dismal wrote:
Cool, I was just thinking that factory ammo might be better sealed, preventing air/moisture from affecting the power. Sounds like there's no worries.


It is, the bullets and primers are sealed with shellack or similar, but this is done as a Belt and Suspenders method of ensuring long shelf life in damp bunkers etc.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Author:  farmerj [ Thu May 31, 2007 9:15 am ]
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Selurcspi wrote:
dismal wrote:
Cool, I was just thinking that factory ammo might be better sealed, preventing air/moisture from affecting the power. Sounds like there's no worries.


It is, the bullets and primers are sealed with shellack or similar, but this is done as a Belt and Suspenders method of ensuring long shelf life in damp bunkers etc.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)


Maybe mil-spec ammo is.
Author:  A Brit in MN [ Thu May 31, 2007 9:29 am ]
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Selurcspi wrote:
dismal wrote:
Cool, I was just thinking that factory ammo might be better sealed, preventing air/moisture from affecting the power. Sounds like there's no worries.


It is, the bullets and primers are sealed with shellack or similar, but this is done as a Belt and Suspenders method of ensuring long shelf life in damp bunkers etc.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)


Something about fisnets and frilly things in there too :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  Selurcspi [ Thu May 31, 2007 10:05 am ]
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A Brit in MN wrote:
Selurcspi wrote:
dismal wrote:
Cool, I was just thinking that factory ammo might be better sealed, preventing air/moisture from affecting the power. Sounds like there's no worries.


It is, the bullets and primers are sealed with shellack or similar, but this is done as a Belt and Suspenders method of ensuring long shelf life in damp bunkers etc.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)


Something about fisnets and frilly things in there too :lol: :lol: :lol:


Only a DOM like you would jump to that conclusion.
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

I would have said braces, but others here would think I was talking about teeth.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  someone1980 [ Thu May 31, 2007 4:22 pm ]
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The brits are getting randy again. Where is the firehose when you need it.


Do the double base powders have a problem with settling out? I assume this would only be use in some of the magnum and exotic cartiages?
Author:  JFettig [ Thu May 31, 2007 10:50 pm ]
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What is the "Proper" way to store ammo? In an ammo can I'd assume or are there other "proper" ways to do it? maybe the question should be, whats the improper way to store ammo?


Jon
Author:  farmerj [ Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:23 am ]
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JFettig wrote:
What is the "Proper" way to store ammo? In an ammo can I'd assume or are there other "proper" ways to do it? maybe the question should be, whats the improper way to store ammo?


Jon


In an area with controlled temp and humidity. I prefer my basement in a backroom on a shelf.

I have an uncle that keeps it in the shed in a cabinet outside. He's got ammo there that is older than me. It all still works.

So long as you protect it from the elements, you should be good.
Author:  Pinnacle [ Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:21 am ]
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someone1980 wrote:
The brits are getting randy again. Where is the firehose when you need it.


Do the double base powders have a problem with settling out? I assume this would only be use in some of the magnum and exotic cartiages?


No.....

Ammunition if properly stored will keep a good long time.
Author:  Seismic Sam [ Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  A LOOONNNNGGGG Time
I have some 10 - 15 year old 9mm handloads that work just fine, and they're hand cast lead bullets with Alox lube, no less. Time flies when you start moving up in caliber...
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