Opening ammo problem

Trockstroh · December 17, 2007, 09:49 PM

So I bought a 300 count brick of Bulgarian 7.62x54R Heavy Ball ammo and today when I went to open it the little pull tab thing snapped off leaving me unable to shoot my new 91/30 Mosin Nagant. So my question to you guys is how do I open this thing now that it is busted? It is in a galvanized can you know the kind with the pull tab that is supposed to run along the seam and open it. I have never bought ammo packaged this way before, usually it comes in a sardine can so if any of you have an answer to my problem I would love to hear it. Also sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but I figured this was the best place to do it.

Thank You and Happy Holidays,

Todd

dakota1911 · December 17, 2007, 09:55 PM

Have not seen one, but thank you for a very, very good laugh.

Boris Bush · December 17, 2007, 10:02 PM

pliers

chris in va · December 18, 2007, 03:53 AM

My 'spam can' came with an opener.

BillCA · December 18, 2007, 04:52 AM

trailgator · December 18, 2007, 09:50 AM

OK BillCA. I just spewed coffee all over my monitor. I hope you're happy!

rrp · December 18, 2007, 11:01 AM

Pop a hole in the can where the tab broke off. Pry the band that goes around the can out with a needle nose pliers. Once you get enough band out, grip the band and just roll it around with the pliers until open. Hope this helps and good luck

Manedwolf · December 18, 2007, 11:41 AM

I suggest wearing gloves. Those cans can slash your hand pretty good.

Trockstroh · December 18, 2007, 09:22 PM

Thanks guys for your help I won't be home to open it for a bit but I hope it works.

December 17, 2007, 09:49 PM	#1
Trockstroh Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2005 Posts: 130	Opening ammo problem So I bought a 300 count brick of Bulgarian 7.62x54R Heavy Ball ammo and today when I went to open it the little pull tab thing snapped off leaving me unable to shoot my new 91/30 Mosin Nagant. So my question to you guys is how do I open this thing now that it is busted? It is in a galvanized can you know the kind with the pull tab that is supposed to run along the seam and open it. I have never bought ammo packaged this way before, usually it comes in a sardine can so if any of you have an answer to my problem I would love to hear it. Also sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but I figured this was the best place to do it. Thank You and Happy Holidays, Todd

December 18, 2007, 04:52 AM	#5
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,017	__________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

December 18, 2007, 11:01 AM	#7
rrp Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: west central Wi Posts: 297	open can Pop a hole in the can where the tab broke off. Pry the band that goes around the can out with a needle nose pliers. Once you get enough band out, grip the band and just roll it around with the pliers until open. Hope this helps and good luck

December 17, 2007, 09:55 PM	#2
dakota1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2007 Location: The Great American Desert Posts: 172	Have not seen one, but thank you for a very, very good laugh.

December 17, 2007, 10:02 PM	#3
Boris Bush Junior member Join Date: September 7, 2007 Posts: 921	pliers

December 18, 2007, 03:53 AM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,718	My 'spam can' came with an opener.

December 18, 2007, 09:50 AM	#6
trailgator Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 59	OK BillCA. I just spewed coffee all over my monitor. I hope you're happy!

December 18, 2007, 11:41 AM	#8
Manedwolf Junior member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Posts: 3,266	I suggest wearing gloves. Those cans can slash your hand pretty good.

December 18, 2007, 09:22 PM	#9
Trockstroh Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2005 Posts: 130	Thanks guys for your help I won't be home to open it for a bit but I hope it works.