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Dig a hole at the far side of the back-forty and chuck them in the dirt. Not worth the risk of damaging a good firearm or, worse, suffering a crippling injury.I recently got out of .40S&W because [insert joke]. Now there's the problem of rounds leftover from my deceased father -- at least a couple hundred, as I recall. It's been sitting in a safe in a Tennessee garage for at least 10 years. All factory origin but with the temp swings I figure it's bound to be compromised with condensation on the powder, off-gassed primer, etc. What to do with it?
I recently got out of .40S&W because [insert joke]. Now there's the problem of rounds leftover from my deceased father -- at least a couple hundred, as I recall. It's been sitting in a safe in a Tennessee garage for at least 10 years. All factory origin but with the temp swings I figure it's bound to be compromised with condensation on the powder, off-gassed primer, etc. What to do with it?
A squib wont chamber another round. You would have to rack the slideMy big concern was a squib with just enough pressure to cycle and chamber, then a follow-up going kaboom. Sounds like my theory on ammo degradation was way more cautious than most. Thanks for all the feedback.
Dig a hole at the far side of the back-forty and chuck them in the dirt. Not worth the risk of damaging a good firearm or, worse, suffering a crippling injury.
I've done the same except with one of my 9mm reloads. Shot fine.I ran a single .40 round through the washing machine once. Took it to the range and it fired. I was surprised
unless its corroded to shit it'll probably be fine.
-Mike
That is my conceal carry purse.There's a guy on the forum who will dispose of it for you. This guy!
There are a few of us shooting 50 year old M2 ball in Garand matches. 10 years is still almost new.
And don't listen to Broc. He wears a man purse and waxes.
I suggest you test each cartridge to see if they are still good.
If they go bang, they are still good. If they don't, they are bad.