Disposing of old Ammo Question?????

[Harley-user]

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I live in Clinton Twp. I have some oxidizing ammo wasn't stored properly & was wondering where or who to take it to for safe disposal. ?????

[Kilt Guy]

Post what you do not want in "Freecycle" and I am sure members here will be happy to take it from you.

[Magnum Man]

What type of ammo?

[.38special]

if I was close I'd love to take it

[1fmj]

Send me your address and I will pick it up.<1FMJ>

[MP15TDriver]

Is there a collector's value for old ammo? I have some, in boxes, that is over 40 years old.

[D-Man]

Is there a collector's value for old ammo? I have some, in boxes, that is over 40 years old.

I've seen requests on this site and others for "vintage" ammo. So, depending on the caliber, age and general scarcity, I would say that it would be a desired commodity.

For instance, older military 30-06 that is better suited for a Garand is in demand...50 yr old .45, maybe not as much.

Obviously, pricing will vary.

Some people really value the older packaging too, like the cardboard boxes, tins or crates. Especially if it is Military issue.

[1fmj]

This if what I do with old ammo.I break it down and reload it to shoot with my many antique and C&R guns.
Some date back to the 1860s I would really like to get this old ammo from you.If you want modern ammo.We can work out a trade.<1FMJ>

[MSUICEMAN]

Is there a collector's value for old ammo? I have some, in boxes, that is over 40 years old.

sometimes, but 40 y/o ammo usually isn't really considered antique. more "vintage" and unless its been stored improperly, should be fine to shoot. and 40 y/o ammo should be (at least US made stuff) non-corrosive.

[H.C.T. Dowding]

Penetrating oil (WD40, PB) should penetrate the sealant and foul the powder.

Another remedy is to pull the bullets and dump the powder.

[bernokarl]

I had old 12ga shells that were a little rusty they ranged in shot size, nothing in the 7-1/2 or 8 so I had no need for it. I called Clinton Twp police the guy who I talked to told me to put it in garbage at curb , so I did .

[xtrema312]

I shoot it unless there is really an issue with it. I have 400-500 shotgun shells 15 years old and i shoot them every so often. I have 30 year old rifle ammo i see no issues shooting. I have shot 40 year old military surplus.

[MSUICEMAN]

Ive been shooting some 16ga ammo that is 25 -35 years old and was submerged in water during a flood two years ago without issue.

[j69charger500]

Pass it out on halloween.

[Starvin48]

Pass it out on halloween.

LOL! (Really. I just did.)

[Harley-user]

1FMJ picked it up, Thanks everyone for your input.

[1fmj]

I'm always looking for more old ammo.<1FMJ>

[j-squared]

The person that taught my cpl class is a Warren police officer. He mentioned that people bring old ammunition in all the time to the police department. He said he shoots most of it, because practice.

[Dr10200]

What about half cans of old powder? We have been going through my late father in laws stuff. I've found a few hundred shotgun shells, old 30-06, 30-30, 32 win special, a few 50 BMG's with belt clips, and a couple half empty cans of powder? Not sure what to do with the powder.

[MSUICEMAN]

Usually already opened powder, especially old stuff doesn't have much value as people shy away for safety reasons. If they are really old cans the cans themselves have a little value as collectibles. You can dump unwanted powder into the garden as it quickly just becomes fertilizer. I would probably run water on it to aid in the break down.

[1fmj]

DR I will take it all.<1FMJ>

[langenc]

Penetrating oil (WD40, PB) should penetrate the sealant and foul the powder.

Another remedy is to pull the bullets and dump the powder.

Don't waste it--shoot it. 40 yrs aint even started to be old for ammo.

[1fmj]

I'm always looking for unwanted old ammo. <1FMJ>