Wet ammo...ruined?

[Starslinger]

I foolishly put a jug of water on a shelf above a large box of ammo, the jug developed a leak, and 600 rounds of Wolf 7.62x39 8M3 ammo got soaked. I have removed all of the rounds from their damp cardboard boxes and spread it out to dry on a table in my backyard. I can see rust on most of the steel casings. Is this ammo ruined? Would it be dangerous to shoot this or would it damage my AK if I used it? Thanks for any advice.

[Bigtwin]

Without pictures I can't say. But more than likely perfectly fine.

[P5Ret]

Clean it up and shoot it.

[jsanch03]

[The War Wagon]

Clean it up and shoot it.

This.

Felt polishing wheel on a dremel can clean 'em if necessary, if you're worried, and have the time.

[Dano3467]

Pretty sure wolf is military ammo. If so, it will be sealed

Go shoot a few boxes, you'll know for sure

[Starslinger]

Well okay! Good to hear I was afraid it was a total loss. I'll try a few rounds.

[plumbum]

I’ve run individual rounds through the washer and they still work fine.

[seal20]

Nyet! It's more deadly now

[NoHeavyHitter]

Run it through a brass tumbler for a couple hours and it'll probably be OK. Aside from that, I would not shoot rusty/damaged ammunition through my gun(s). It's hard to imagine being so poor that I'd need to risk a firearms worth hundreds of dollars just to save a dollar or two firing damage ammo. If there's any question about it - pull it down for components.

[ja308]

You will probably get some misfires and maybe even a hang fire. That said shoot it and watch yourself for bad habits !

[alpha_romeo_XV]

Any idea how long was it was wet? Was it tap water or purified? Laquered steel case ammo should not corrode quickly from just water but the cardboard may have added some acidity.

[FightYouRightNow]

put in bag of rice?

[sloppy joe]

I’ll take them off your hand for proper disposable ��

[hambam105]

I suppose if 7.62x39 ammo went ka-put after getting drenched in rice paddy water there would
have been a lot less shooting from the BGs in Vietnam.