Rasputin Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I have just been given a load of cartridges from a freind who no longer shoots and they have been sat in his garage for ages anyways i through the rusty one out but kept the ones minus the rust that were clean but in a dusty nick. Do you think they will be ok to shoot they havnt got very wet at any point just damp in the garage. Failing that whats the best way to dispose of them . Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 only one way tto find out. try them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Ring up your Firearms Officer; he will advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 they should be ok.iv used them and there have been ok, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayslayer Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 keep in a warm dry place for a month or two they should be ok to fire after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfarmerboy Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 keep them dry. try them. i used some old shells a month back, most were fine. a few did not go off first click. have a trigger twice on a couple. some did not work at all. i would say do not use them for pigeon or game as i got annoyed when i had a good shot and just heard a click. use them for clays or something. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauls Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hi Rasputin, If they have been in his garage for anywhere between 75 and 100 years then the best way I could advise to get rid of them would be to give me a ring and I will pretend I am bringing the family down to see the illuminations and I will pop round by yours and pick them up. (some silver will cross your palm) paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 as long as the primers arent rusty they should be ok. put it this way ... the ' bang ' isnt gonna get any worse just cos they are old :unsure: so the worse that can happen is they fail ... and if they do dont put the failed one back in ur pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 MM. it sounds like you might be safer giving them to me Tim. how many thousand have you.. only joking if any have rust on the brass just rub em with steel wool then use them. no probs iv'e just shot some eley alphamax from about 1950 every one worked perfect. dont worry. BUT if they missfire dont open the gun for at least 30 seconds and point the gun at the ground away from other shooters. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 keep them dry. try them. i used some old shells a month back, most were fine. a few did not go off first click. have a trigger twice on a couple. some did not work at all. i would say do not use them for pigeon or game as i got annoyed when i had a good shot and just heard a click. use them for clays or something. hope this helps Isn't this a bit dangerous? I've heard that they can still go off after a while if you've already whacked it, as peter-peter was implying. Wouldn't be a happy bunny if it decided to go off when you opened your gun to reset the trigger... :unsure: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHunter Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I think the real danger here is if you didn’t carry out the correct “Hang Fire†drill after you hear the click and no bang. 1. Keep a firm hold of the weapon. 2. Keep the weapon pointing in a safe direction. 3. Wait 20-30 seconds. 4. Angle chambers away from you before opening the gun. 5. Never place the dud \ blind round in your pocket or back with live ammo. If you find too many of your rounds are duds \ blinds then dispose of them else you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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