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Dave McC · December 2, 2000, 07:39 AM

Ben, old shells of proper length and charge for a shotgun can be kept indefinitely if kept dry and cool. How warm does that garage get in summer?

Even if it's in Death Valley, the shells should be safe to fire, but they may not shoot as uniformly.Remember, when an unusual report is heard, discontinue firing immediately and check your weapon...

If you've doubts about using those,recycle the lead, and then spray WD 40 in the empty cases to kill the primers and powder. They can then be landfilled.

December 2, 2000, 07:39 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Ben, old shells of proper length and charge for a shotgun can be kept indefinitely if kept dry and cool. How warm does that garage get in summer? Even if it's in Death Valley, the shells should be safe to fire, but they may not shoot as uniformly.Remember, when an unusual report is heard, discontinue firing immediately and check your weapon... If you've doubts about using those,recycle the lead, and then spray WD 40 in the empty cases to kill the primers and powder. They can then be landfilled.