Opening a Russian Ammo Can

mr-geep · February 9, 2010, 03:13 PM

Got a Russian Ammo pack in today. A giant sardine can of 440 rounds of 7.62x54R for use in my Romanian PSL.

Only ordered one can, so it didn't come with a handy-dandy can opener. Anyone have any experience on an "Easy" way to open this without damaging me or the ammo inside.

I say "Easy" relatively speaking, as I know there is no e-a-s-y way.

Thanks for your input in advance.

NickMarciano · February 9, 2010, 03:20 PM

Although I have an opener now, I've opened those cans with a hammer and screwdriver before. Pick a spot on the side of the lid and keep working the spot with the hammer and screwdriver. Once you break the seam there,its easy to keep it going. You can also start on the top of the can by breaking through the metal and then working your way around the top until you can fold it back. WEAR GLOVES.

Nick10Ring

noyes · February 9, 2010, 03:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC9pNViQplg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjcmAT2jkQY

CRUE CAB · February 9, 2010, 03:38 PM

Hot wrench

JK

mr-geep · February 9, 2010, 04:06 PM

After watching the You-Tube videos, I think I'll go with the first method, looks even easier than using the actual can-opener. The Second video would be nice, just dont have access to a CNC machine in the store here. Thanks again for the help, going to go try it right now.

highvel · February 9, 2010, 04:12 PM

Yep the first one is the way to go, grab a hammer that's been "sighted in" thought!

February 9, 2010, 03:13 PM	#1
mr-geep Member Join Date: January 15, 2010 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 46	Opening a Russian Ammo Can Got a Russian Ammo pack in today. A giant sardine can of 440 rounds of 7.62x54R for use in my Romanian PSL. Only ordered one can, so it didn't come with a handy-dandy can opener. Anyone have any experience on an "Easy" way to open this without damaging me or the ammo inside. I say "Easy" relatively speaking, as I know there is no e-a-s-y way. Thanks for your input in advance. __________________ "The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." John F. Kennedy

February 9, 2010, 03:20 PM	#2
NickMarciano Junior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Posts: 12	Opening ammo can Although I have an opener now, I've opened those cans with a hammer and screwdriver before. Pick a spot on the side of the lid and keep working the spot with the hammer and screwdriver. Once you break the seam there,its easy to keep it going. You can also start on the top of the can by breaking through the metal and then working your way around the top until you can fold it back. WEAR GLOVES. Nick10Ring

February 9, 2010, 04:06 PM	#5
mr-geep Member Join Date: January 15, 2010 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 46	After watching the You-Tube videos, I think I'll go with the first method, looks even easier than using the actual can-opener. The Second video would be nice, just dont have access to a CNC machine in the store here. Thanks again for the help, going to go try it right now. __________________ "The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." John F. Kennedy

February 9, 2010, 04:12 PM	#6
highvel Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 633	Yep the first one is the way to go, grab a hammer that's been "sighted in" thought! __________________ Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.--Mark Twain "I have opinions of my own 'strong opinions' but I don't always agree with them."--George Bush

February 9, 2010, 03:33 PM	#3
noyes Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Posts: 1,032	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC9pNViQplg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjcmAT2jkQY

February 9, 2010, 03:38 PM	#4
CRUE CAB Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 200	Hot wrench JK