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Anybody know when is ammunitions consider to be old and unreliable? I am in the process of trading some ammo with this guy, but just found out that the 5.56 M193 (GI issue, not XM193, all in bandolers, not loose) that he has is dated Nov of '91. I haven't ask for any pictures of it yet, because I would think the ammo is way too old to be even consider reliable? And he is pricing it around .40 a round.
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The South African surplus that has very high rating are produced in the 80s... Some real old surplus are still shootable from WWII. All that matters is the storage condition. If the temperature does not vary a lot, and ammo are well protected from moisture (so no rust on the round), they are good to go for a very long time. 40 cents per round is high, but it's not really that bad if it's real USGI deal.NRA certified RSO, Pistol/Rifle/Personal Protection Inside The Home instructor, Certified SIG/Glock pistol armorer. -
I regularly shoot GI Ball ammo in my Garands that was made in '52. Age has nothing to do with ammo life expectancy.. Ammo will last a verrrry long time if it has been stored correctly. ie constant, low humidity, cool temps......'Just Don't Point, Squint, and Laugh! '
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Thanks for the replys guys."I have neither the time nor the patience to explain myself to someone who sleeps under the very blanket of freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it"Comment
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When it was improperly stored. Properly stored ammo can last a long long time!Dom
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I'm shooting through a bunch of 1950's 8mm and haven't had any misfires. I don't think I have any ammo as new as 1990's!Check back later for a witty comment.Comment
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I've shot a bunch of 8mm from the 30's. Buy it.sigpicLord, make my hand fast and accurate.
Let my aim be true and my hand faster
than those who would seek to destroy me.
Grant me victory over my foes and those who wish to do harm to me and mine.
Let not my last thought be 'If I only had my gun."
And Lord, if today is truly the day you call me home, let me die in an empty pile of brass.
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Unless you are talking 1891, unless it has been stored improperly, it is still good.*REMOVE THIS PART BEFORE POSTING*Comment
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shot about 200 rounds of 1930-40s 8mm Turk. Only two misfires ever so far.Comment
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A few years ago I fired a batch of 11mm Mauser ammo from 1888 - Black powder and all good. I agree good storage is nice but anything not wet probably ok. Many years ago we obtained some 14mm Russian ammo from underwater, below a pier on the Potomac, and even most of that was good. Old timers may remember the place -- Ye Old Hunter -Comment
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I have some 1930's nazi head stamped ammo for my 1895. Looks great on the outside and goes bang.
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Justin
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I found this link here that my sheld some light on long term ammo storage.
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