Bulk Ammunition
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Spike
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What can I expect from 1960's production rounds like these? I never thought about it, but does ammo have a shelf life? I remember finding some old 12 ga. shells in my grandpa's cellar that shot fine, but I don't know exactly how old they were.
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Those military rounds are well sealed, so unless they were stored in an extreme environment, they should detonate nicely. I have shot rounds of that vintage with no problems. As far as accuracy, there are no guarantees
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What can I expect from 1960's production rounds like these? I never thought about it, but does ammo have a shelf life? I remember finding some old 12 ga. shells in my grandpa's cellar that shot fine, but I don't know exactly how old they were.
What can I expect from 1960's production rounds like these? I never thought about it, but does ammo have a shelf life? I remember finding some old 12 ga. shells in my grandpa's cellar that shot fine, but I don't know exactly how old they were.
I have personally fired (perfectly good!) 45 ACP ball ammo with the headstamp FA 18 - Frankford Arsenal, made in 1918! WWI ammo!