Reloaded 9mm . . .

[Sig-man]

Ok, so before I got out of the military, I got my hands on a whole bunch of fired 9mm brass. Took it to my Dad who reloaded what could be reloaded. He handed me about 5 ammo cans full of the cardboard and styrofoam boxes and two ammo cans of loose rounds.

That was about 15 years ago. Since then, the ammo cans have sat in a shed and two garages. Not climate controlled, but the seal on the ammo cans is still good. The cardboard boxes are still good.

My question then, is this. Will/would this ammo still be good to shoot? Or do I need to separate the bullets, dump the powder and primers and start all over?

Thanks,

Ted

 

[GlockCop]

As long as it isnt corroded it should be ok to shoot. If the seal is still good on the can I dont think you have anything to worry about.

 

[sabot_round]

shoot away!!

 

[Woodcutter]

If you still have doubts, you could pull a few and see if the powder has deteriorated. However, if the powder has deteriorated, I do not think this necessarily makes them dangerous (I am not sure), but you might get some squib loads.

 

[Old Fart]

Send me one of the ammo cans and I'll try them out for you and let you know.

Just kidding, you should be fine.
Ammo usually last for a long time if it isn't exposed to too much of the elements.

 

[ssgrock3]

shoot away!

 

[okie98]

In 1973, I was given 550 rounds of 45 acp that was headstamped 1918. Not one round failed to fire. I did have to carefully clean my pistol after every range session.

 

[Woodcutter]

In 1973, I was given 550 rounds of 45 acp that was headstamped 1918. Not one round failed to fire. I did have to carefully clean my pistol after every range session.

I wonder if that ammo would have been worth something to collectors now?

 

[ssgrock3]

now that the ammo is fired, the answer is an of course yes, but who really knows.

 

[okie98]

I was in Greece at the time and had ZERO chance of bringing it back so the only answer was shoot it. It was all in the original GI boxes when I got it. Sure wish I had saved them, now. Oh well, hindsight is always 20-20.