Input requested for IMI Samson 357 mag...brass, etc

[opos]

Just some general questions about IMI (Samson) 357 mag..it's older ammo but in perfect shape....all factory and not reloads...has anyone had any experience with this stuff and how it loads? Got it from a man's estate with a bunch of other ammo and don't want to break it down or not shoot and reload it if it's good stuff...but don't want to waste time on soemthing that's not decent...It's boxer primed..has a faint red sealant around the primers and not staked...don't know for sure if it might be corrosive but I'd bet not...

Just any help at all appreciated from someone that has had experience with it...thanks

[Mot Mi]

Just shoot it its brand new factory ammo. The red sealant isnt anything corrosive, it is just that a sealant. Shoot it, have fun, and reload them suckers and if not send them my way I know of a good burn that will dispose of it very well.

[opos]

Just shoot it its brand new factory ammo. The red sealant isnt anything corrosive, it is just that a sealant. Shoot it, have fun, and reload them suckers and if not send them my way I know of a good burn that will dispose of it very well.

Thanks...my concern is that IMI made lots of really hot ammo for semi use at one time...stuff that was NATO spec and way over spec for SAAMI...they made a ton of UZI ammo (9mm) that would really tear up a 9mm semi handgun)...

[jwb28]

I shot some years ago. Just seemed like run of the mill .357 to me.

[checkenbach]

IMI has tight primer pockets in my experience...

[Dhlcycler]

I have about 600 rds remaining of IMI Samson 44 magnum ammo for my Desert Eagle bought back in the late 80's. Sure wish I could buy that stuff today. It is hot, but I have used it in my Ruger Redhawk without issues. Was designed for the early MK1 Deagles and it works flawlessly in mine.

[TeirHawg]

Blast away without concern. IMI is great ammo.

[opos]

Thanks all...it's going to the range Monday and some will get shot..then I'll know for sure...appreciate all the input
opos