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February 26, 2011, 12:35 AM | #1 |
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Primed but unloaded brass : how long does it keep?
I've got a few hundred rounds that I've got primed and ready to go that have been sitting around for 2 years or so in plastic tubs (air conditioned).
Anything wrong with this from a primer perspective? Do they care if they're exposed a bit outside of their boxes? Thanks! |
February 26, 2011, 01:02 AM | #2 |
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It will, stored properly in moderate temperatures away from high heat, high humidity, and oil fumes, keep literally indefinitely.
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February 26, 2011, 01:21 AM | #3 |
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"...Anything wrong with this..." Nope.
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February 26, 2011, 09:05 AM | #4 |
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Thats the way i store mine also.3 years and no issues. Prime all winter and shoot all summer
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February 26, 2011, 11:37 AM | #5 |
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You could test them if you have a doubt, put one in the gun and pull trigger, if it goes bang and not click they are good. And you got the best cap gun ever.
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February 26, 2011, 11:40 AM | #6 |
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I wouldn't think there would be any noticeable difference.
Cool, dry place etc.
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February 26, 2011, 12:56 PM | #7 |
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I had a dud primer once from some WWII surplus 45 ammo that I pulled and reloaded yet reused the old primer. One.
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February 26, 2011, 04:29 PM | #8 |
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I sure hope primers in brass keep well. I just loaded some primed .44 Mag. brass that has been stored for about 20 years.
Got some .30-06 of same age in a plastic bag purchased in 1991 or 2. Guess I ought to load it huh? |
February 27, 2011, 12:39 AM | #9 |
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There's no difference between primers in empty cases, and primers in their cardboard-cover-slip trays. (So long as storage methods are the same.)
The primed brass will be good just as long as the unused primers will.
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