smokinclay Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Been given a few old cartridges a bit rusty are they ok to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Probably. There's only one way to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 yeah just shoot em,before the get more rusty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Probably best send them to me I'll test the for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinclay Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Probably best send them to me I'll test the for you Thanks guys for laying my mind at rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanky Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Been given a few old cartridges a bit rusty are they ok to use? If they are paper ones let me know, might be worth more than shooting them off !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I believe that old shells are fine to use even if they are a little rusty. If you're storing shells away for a sustained period make sure they're in a dry environment. An occupied dwelling is certainly the best place. I found some old shells in our loft and have yet to shoot them. They are The F.D Brisish Loaded Smokeless, Non Corrosive, No. 5 shot size. I can't find any information about them. My Dad says they must be at least 30 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah no problems,if they fit the chamber you can shoot them,watch out for misfires though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanky Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I believe that old shells are fine to use even if they are a little rusty. If you're storing shells away for a sustained period make sure they're in a dry environment. An occupied dwelling is certainly the best place. I found some old shells in our loft and have yet to shoot them. They are The F.D Brisish Loaded Smokeless, Non Corrosive, No. 5 shot size. I can't find any information about them. My Dad says they must be at least 30 years old. Hi The F.D are made and loaded by Frank Dyke and are at least 40 years old probably late 50`s early 60`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinclay Posted August 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 If they are paper ones let me know, might be worth more than shooting them off !!! Dont know what the paper ones look like. There are some Browning carts, which i havent seen for sale, so they may be failrly old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicoxon Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 make sure u shut your eyes lol, i did shoot some old ones no probs, bit smokey and im still hier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I believe that old shells are fine to use even if they are a little rusty. If you're storing shells away for a sustained period make sure they're in a dry environment. An occupied dwelling is certainly the best place. I found some old shells in our loft and have yet to shoot them. They are The F.D Brisish Loaded Smokeless, Non Corrosive, No. 5 shot size. I can't find any information about them. My Dad says they must be at least 30 years old. F D = Frank Dyke, used to be quite a well known name in cartridges. Around 30-40 years old probably. Still good. Probably Fiocci cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanky Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Paper cartridges have a paper tube which is normally varnished to waterproof them, otherwise they will be plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinclay Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Used a few of the carts today, no probs, only one miss fire....happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowchaser Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 F D = Frank Dyke, used to be quite a well known name in cartridges. Around 30-40 years old probably. Still good. Probably Fiocci cases. Thanks for the info. I think they're left over from when someone used to shoot up at my farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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