Ammunition Lifespan: Key Factors to Consider

[Annihilator]

Nice article on how long ammo may last, I never really worried about it as long as it was stored in a cool, dry place, I always use ammo boxes with a rubber gasket in the lid

Ammunition Lifespan: Key Factors to Consider - The Truth About Guns

Discover key factors affecting ammunition lifespan for rimfire, centerfire, and shotgun ammo. Learn proper storage techniques to ensure reliability and performance.

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[Belt Fed]

I got some from the 30's i shot a belt of them about ten years ago. they all went bang.

 

[Mr.W.]

No worries. . .

 

[Shibadog]

I’ve used 1940’s dated ‘06 and .45 with zero issues. Gov surplus stuff-no idea how it was treated before I got it but it worked just fine.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

i can't make ammo last that long

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I'll not be storing my ammo in the basement over winter. It'll be too cold down there.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[trader]

I'll store it free of charge for you, j/k

 

[rcurtner]

Have 10+ year old handloads that still go bang.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Have 10+ year old handloads that still go bang.

i have some 44mag from the early 90's that still go bang, but was developed for a revolver. it's a strong and almost to powerful for the de.

 

[3L120]

Hi,

I'll not be storing my ammo in the basement over winter. It'll be too cold down there.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Cold is good…hot is bad!

 

[Bassbob]

Store your ammo under water. It’s like the logs they use for high end furniture that’s been underwater for 200 years. Just don’t use salt water.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Store your ammo under water. It’s like the logs they use for high end furniture that’s been underwater for 200 years. Just don’t use salt water.

So they can keep to bumpstocks company