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Tim R · April 5, 2013, 07:48 AM

An old friend of mine who worked in the ammo field for the US Navy had a Eifle blow up on him using old surplus ammo. Thank goodnes for strong USGI actions. After the incident he took a cartridge apart to find brown dusty powder inside. Brown dust in your powder is best used in the garden because it's gone bad.

Remember WW2 ammo is going on 70 years old now. That powder won't last forever and as for the ney sayers, chances are getting better for you to get bit.

April 5, 2013, 07:48 AM	#21
Tim R Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2004 Location: God's side of Washington State Posts: 1,601	An old friend of mine who worked in the ammo field for the US Navy had a Eifle blow up on him using old surplus ammo. Thank goodnes for strong USGI actions. After the incident he took a cartridge apart to find brown dusty powder inside. Brown dust in your powder is best used in the garden because it's gone bad. Remember WW2 ammo is going on 70 years old now. That powder won't last forever and as for the ney sayers, chances are getting better for you to get bit. __________________ God Bless our Troops especially our Snipers.