sebrobinson Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 hey Ive been given some old 12g cartridges, but a few of them have some rust on the caps! would they still be same to use?? or just dispose of them?? regards seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 I've shot loads of rusty ones, seem to do a fine job. If any sound funny just check that there isn't a blockage but never happened to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 how rusty ? what do you shoot ? clays rabbits ect ?/ if its just a light coat and not all over , it shouldnt be a problem . ive shot box fulls whilst out lamping of older carts from the depths of my garage that had a bit round edges . just make sure you have a coin or extracter key handy incase one doesnt eject properly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 If its light, stick 'em in and use 'em If its heavy, wire brush them off first and use them The only thing you may find is that whatever moisture causes the end to rust may have got into primer or powder. In the latter case, just ensuring they are dry now and not holding moisture is enough. Leave them in a dry centrally heated room a few days to make sure the propellent is dry ( moist propellent usually still burns, but not 100% leaving rubbish up the barrel and giving an under-rated muzzle velocity) - while damp primers just don't fire - cut the cart up and dispose of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike525steel Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 They'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I've just been given 5 slabs of cartaridges that have rusting brass caps Tried a couple yesterday left the barrels very dirty is this because there DAMP ? Will they dry out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I've just been given 5 slabs of cartaridges that have rusting brass caps Tried a couple yesterday left the barrels very dirty is this because there DAMP ? Will they dry out ? Yes and yes try to store them in the house ..but I'm not sure how long it will take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Stick a box of 25 on the radiator with the lid open for a few days and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 ive had carts rust after a fowling session and after a really wet day fox shooting but i let the mdry and give a rub with a scouring pad just to make sure thewy cycle ok in my semi auto, if it where my over under i wouldnt bother. went clay shooting yesterday, my mate thought he would try his side by side for a change but as it kicked so bad he gave up and used my semi.. he was clearing out his cart bag and used all sorts of left overs and loads of them where in various stages of rust and loads jammed in my semi, none of my new carts jammed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Rusty tops are the norm for many Wildfowlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 i soon learned that, what i do now is keep a couple in my pocket for a quick relaod and i use a mtm caseguard box which keeps them bone dry not had any rust issues fowling from carts stored in one of these http://www.uttings.co.uk/p112965-mtm-case-gard-cartridge-box-s25-12-smoke-mts25/?gclid=CIeB3Muuq70CFcuWtAod_moAcA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 i soon learned that, what i do now is keep a couple in my pocket for a quick relaod and i use a mtm caseguard box which keeps them bone dry not had any rust issues fowling from carts stored in one of these http://www.uttings.co.uk/p112965-mtm-case-gard-cartridge-box-s25-12-smoke-mts25/?gclid=CIeB3Muuq70CFcuWtAod_moAcA Good little pointer that - cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 i soon learned that, what i do now is keep a couple in my pocket for a quick relaod and i use a mtm caseguard box which keeps them bone dry not had any rust issues fowling from carts stored in one of these http://www.uttings.co.uk/p112965-mtm-case-gard-cartridge-box-s25-12-smoke-mts25/?gclid=CIeB3Muuq70CFcuWtAod_moAcA I have two sealed lid Tupperware type boxes, fully submersible 10 rounds each (from the supermarket) they fit the front two pockets of my rucksack or can be shut up and chucked in the main sack after flight is over. Though i tend to have a couple of heavier stuff or lighter stuff in my pocket for a quick change of plan if geese come in while ducking or the reverse. On flight the box is open within easy reach and as such can still get a bit of rain etc. No point having spare shells you cant get to. Light rust is fine but season before last I had a few swims and I always junk those shells and they aint cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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