Boromir Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Can the powder in a cartridge freeze if you put it in the freezer like and would it still be able to fire? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 what are you planning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nothing just looked at the picture on the pw homepage with the (empty)carts on the snow, was just wondering if the powder could freeze and would it affect the firing of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nothing just looked at the picture on the pw homepage with the (empty)carts on the snow, was just wondering if the powder could freeze and would it affect the firing of it. If it was exposed to moisture beforehand or left in a VERY damp or humid environment for any length of time then the water would ****** the powder up anyway. Cartridges are, for the best part, pretty water tight unless submerged. If you think about it, there is only a pinprick hole at the centre of the crimp where water could get in and most factor cartridges seem to have that sealed during the manufacturing process. They could lie in the snow for a few days and still fire fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) I once retrieved an old brass/copper primer (not brassed steel) headed Winchester AA from a drained lake in Kinver. Witnesses around were amazed when it fired. Edited November 23, 2011 by Floating Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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