Very silly question. Please don’t judge me

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Very silly question. Please don’t judge me

Hey guys, I know this is a very stupid question and the answer is probably yes, but please forgive me. I’ve only shot twice at the range before getting hooked/getting my RPAL.

It is completely safe to dump my 223 into an ammo box? the tip of a cartridge can not set off the primer of another?
Thanks guys.
 
Just dont do it from 20 feet up. Normal dumping from a normal height is fine. I still avoid being overly rough with my ammo, as primer compound is brittle and may become unreliable if knocked and jostled too much.
 
I suppose it could happen, but you'd probably be more likely to get struck by lightning. When you by .223 in bulk it comes in an ammo can, or cardboard box, with all the loose rounds just dumped in. If the major manufacturers do it, I wouldn't think there's to much of a chance of it happening.

Welcome to the addiction
 
No problem, I dump lots of ammo into cans to take to the range!

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Been shooting for 20 years-still think this {possibility} every time, even though I KNOW it ain't happening lol~Cheerz
 
I don't think it will be a problem but I find keeping stuff like 22 rounds in the boxes they came in means I know how much ammo I an taking with me and a rough idea of what I have shot over the day. Same goes for 7.62 till I transfer it to clips for near future range use. Don't worry too much just shoot lol!
 
Thanks. Didn’t want a Darwin Award.

Nearly impossible to earn one of those with loose ammo. Loose rounds simply detonate when ignited, and throw small shards of brass very short distances. Without something to contain the pressure of burning powder, they are virtually harmless. I doubt even a 50 BMG. detontating next to your head would be enopugh to cause lethal injuries.

If so, then how do you explain dry tumbling live ammo with no ill affect?

Uh... what? Is that a thing? I've heard thats a bad idea because the powder can abrade and result in much faster burn rates. Guess it depends how long it's being tumbled for. I would avoid tumbling live ammo.
 
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