Corroded new ammo, any worries about using it?

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Heres some of the new Norinco .223 ammo I have, it seems every so often I open a box and see this sort of corrosion on the box of bullets. Should I be concerned about these or should I just load em and shoot em? I could tumble them for 10 minutes or so to clean them up if that makes a difference???

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when i opened my crate i could smell the mildew.
several boxes had water damage.
i contacted the vendor and was told this is "normal" for ammo stored since the 80s.
i wasn't that happy about it.

i'm not sure what i would do if i were you...lets see what others say.
 
As above, your "new" ammo is 25 or 30 years old.

Shouldn't be a problem. There is one way to find out. ;)
 
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That's why I only buy Norc in the spam cans. Personally I would not shoot that in any of my rifles but I know many that will. To each his own.
 
Craig0ry said:
Shoot it and don't worry, Tumble it if you want, you guys expect wayyy to much for the price your paying for this.
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Okie dokie, will try tumbling some rounds and see what happens, and thanks for the replies to everyone.

I had no idea this was aged ammo, I just figured it was new ammo still being manufactured on a regular basis.
 
CdnCombatMedic said:
I thought you are not supposed to tumble live rounds...
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That's right! The tumbling breaks down the powder grains. More surface area to burn faster.

If you are really worried about the corrosion, just give it a swipe with a green scratchy pad. No chemicals. Nothing aggressive scratchy like steel wool. Otherwise, shoot it!
 
I tumble All my loaded rounds and know at least 30 other guys that I shoot with that do the same. Yer #### won't fall off, yer powder won't break down, the worst that happens is your exposed lead turns red due to the walnut
 
CdnCombatMedic said:
I thought you are not supposed to tumble live rounds...
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As per the advice I got from a forum sponsor, who tumbles all his reloaded rounds, I too now tumble most of my reloaded pistol rounds for 10 to 15 minutes and so far, not a round has misfired, or failed to fire or anything else.

There are studies on line saying it is not a bad thing.....
 
step away from the tumlber

CdnCombatMedic said:
I thought you are not supposed to tumble live rounds...
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Correct on many grounds. Such as tumbling may breakdown size of powder particles leading to a G:KABOOM!!! when ammo is fired. Bad luck pointy part to primer contact may lead to a G:KABOOM!!!!POINTED TIP BOUNCING ON LIVE PRIMED ROUNDS LOTTO DOESN'T APPEAL TO ME.G:
 
big bear said:
Correct on many grounds. Such as tumbling may breakdown size of powder particles leading to a G:KABOOM!!! when ammo is fired. Bad luck pointy part to primer contact may lead to a G:KABOOM!!!!POINTED TIP BOUNCING ON LIVE PRIMED ROUNDS LOTTO DOESN'T APPEAL TO ME.G:
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Are you really suggesting that a bullet tip can strike a primer with enough force to ignite it inside a tumbler

As for powder breaking down
http://www. ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/989047_Tumble_live_ammo_Tumbler_Oandapos__thruth_EXTREME_edition__200hour_torture_test__UPDATE__fired_rounds_in_OP.html
 
Tumbling for 10 or 15 minutes is not a problem, Don't quote me on the specifics but I recall the problem with tumbling live ammo only comes into effect after prolonged periods. (I recall prolonged being an absurd amount of hours)

I've tumbled to clean up come live 9mm rounds. Took some "tumbled" and "non tumbled" to the range to see if there was a difference..... they both shot the exact same. Not a scientific experiment, but it was good enough for me.
 
jobbass said:
OK


You are buying 1600 rds for $420,

Seriously what do you expect , a BMW
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I wasnt complaining at all, I just figured I'd ask and see if they are okay to put in my gun like that or should I be concerned. If you saw pics of the last order I placed for me and some friends, you would see I very much like the ammo when priced where its priced ;)
 
skip1600 said:
I tumble All my loaded rounds and know at least 30 other guys that I shoot with that do the same. Yer #### won't fall off, yer powder won't break down, the worst that happens is your exposed lead turns red due to the walnut
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Just a question, why do you tumble your reloads? My reloaded ammo looks like new without tumbling, am I missing something?
 
I size then charge then seat then tumble, so there is always dirty old lube on the cases. I'm not talking excessive tumbling. Maybe 15 minutes.. Maybe an hour if I forget they are in there
 
skip1600 said:
I size then charge then seat then tumble, so there is always dirty old lube on the cases. I'm not talking excessive tumbling. Maybe 15 minutes.. Maybe an hour if I forget they are in there
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OK, I tumble mine after sizing then charge and seat, same result in the end, thanks.
 
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