Ammo Expiration

[.40Cal]

Hi,
Anyone knows how long is most factory ammo good for? I'd like to buy them in cases ...
Thanks!

[ChaneRZ]

A long time. Just keep them away from moisture.

[johnthomas]

I have been shooting surplus for years, I just bought some Bulgarian from the 70's, looks and shoots like brand new. As long as the ammo is stored in a cool dry place, it will last at least 40 years.

[IntoForever]

Mine lasts until I use it. Seriously though, I have boxes that are from the 40's that fire just fine. Your benefactors will enjoy your ammo if you don't use it all.

[chim-chim7]

I shoot surplus ammo from the late 60's that shoots great. Over 50 years old, like mentioned, keep it in a cool dry place.

[h0use]

Like every one else said! Cool dry places! Been shooting lots of surplus 762x54 in the old tuna cans. That stuff is about 60-70 years old? Maybe older. Kinda dirty but still very accurate!

[zfields]

Hi,
Anyone knows how long is most factory ammo good for? I'd like to buy them in cases ...
Thanks!

I hope not, otherwise a lot of people are going to be disappointed when the zombies come.

[Beelzy]

Ammo love you Long Time!!!

I've got ammo from WWII that still functions like the day it was made. Store is a cool dry place is the Golden Rule.

[Quiet]

Hi,
Anyone knows how long is most factory ammo good for? I'd like to buy them in cases ...
Thanks!

When stored in a cool & dry enviroment, ammo in sealed containers will be good for over 100 years.

[Andy Taylor]

As long as it is kept dry, and not exposed to extreme heat, prety much forever.
I have recently shot WWII production .30-06, no issues what so ever.

[den888]

I fired some American Eagle from the 1980's last week and it shot just fine. It's been kept in a cool, dry, dark place.

[BrokerB]

not more then a few months...but I specialize in refurbishing old ammo..I buy at good prices also

Do you want a click-bang..

or a click........silence

I save old ammo..cash on the spot! Feel free call me anytime ; )

[CSACANNONEER]

I've shot ammo from 1918 and 1913 before.

[gibt]

I would keep fresh ammo for self-defense and use the older stuff for target practice.

[k1dude]

What is cool and dry?

Is cool less than 95? 85? 75?

Is dry less than 70% humidity? 60%? 50%?