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posted November 14, 2024 03:39 PMHide Post
I got a bunch of 40 or 50 year old shotgun shells when my father in law died. Kept in the garage in some hot and humid places. They killed a fair number of doves.

Ammo is durable.




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posted November 14, 2024 04:03 PMHide Post
I've shot .22 LR that was over 70 years old without any trouble. 98 of the 100 rounds went on the first strike, and the other two went on the second strike.

Stuff lasts damn near forever.



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posted November 14, 2024 04:24 PMHide Post
I have fired 1927 45 acp,depends how it was stored.
 
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Make sure its dry and cool storage.
 
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About 10years ago I fired some 45acp original ball lot # 35 /dated 1917....... Had been stored many years in a attic left over military issue in 2 original issue boxes but most were loose. All rounds that I tried functioned properly. .............. drill sgt.
 
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posted June 26, 2025 07:29 PMHide Post
Stable temp and humidity, relatively dry and not to hot or cold... cartridge ammo is effectively forever...

Observe the neck and primer seal, and overall condition. If you wouldn't eat it, don't shoot it.


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