I have a box of remington shotgun shells, apparently wet-proof, that has been in my garage for about 4 years. It is hot and humid here in summer and freezing in winter. They look in good shape from the outside, should I hunt with these or buy a new box?
2006-08-27 14:52:56 · 11 answers · asked by D.J. M 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If they did not get wet and the base is not coroded(look around the primer) they should be ok.
The worst that can happen is a misfire.
If you pull the trigger and nothing happens keep the gun pointed in a safe direction for 10 minutes. The shell might be smoldering and go off unexpectedly.
Or-
Find someplace to shoot at a can and use them for practice.
2006-08-28 20:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of them.....heat can break down the primers and powder. Give them to a person who is a experienced re-loader. He will know how to safely dismantle the shells or surrender them to the police for disposal.
Contact the National Rifle Association for more advice
Ammunition should be stored in a cool dry place. (Read The Box)
2006-08-27 14:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years ago was just yesterday. If they are waterfowl steel loads, they should be sealed. If they are lead shotshells, go ahead and try them anyways. I've shot rusted steel shot that's about ten years old that didn't bother me. However, it they misfire get rid of them immediately!
2006-08-27 21:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why take a chance? They might be bulged out of shape and could jam in your gun. Spring for some new ones and get rid of these.
2006-08-27 14:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't take a chance its kind of like using old line to catch a trophy fish you don't want that one to get away so why use old amo to land that prize game get rid of them. Shells don't cost that much
2006-08-28 04:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by fisher_lady_1973 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw 'em away. No use risking your barrel or your health due to wet powder not burning evenly
2006-08-27 14:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by da_hammerhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like keeping all your body parts I would suggest getting rid of them
2006-08-27 14:59:47 · answer #7 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll probably be good 50 years from now.
2006-08-27 15:00:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your safety , health, and pain worth a few bucks ?
2006-08-28 09:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use them after a good examination.
2006-08-27 14:56:24 · answer #10 · answered by Re Fined 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋