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cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts) Thu Jun 2, 2016, 11:34 PM Jun 2016

How long does ammo last? [View all]

I have a military ammo can that was passed to me a couple years ago. I got around to opening it last weekend and it's got, among other things, 30.06 ammo marked 1959. I'd bet money the can hadn't been opened in at least 30 years. It has .06, 30-30, .22 LR, and 12G double ought.

The can had a good seal. Is it still good and what's the risk of jacking a 30-30 round into the chamber and pulling the trigger?

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How long does ammo last? [View all] cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 OP

They "should" be fine.. virginia mountainman Jun 2016 #1

Thanks! cherokeeprogressive Jun 2016 #3

Most likely fine. SeattleVet Jun 2016 #2

Ran some "turquoise specials" through my Model 94 without a hitch.... Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #4