How often should you replace your self defense ammo. An experiment.

[Garymac]

Just shot some 380 ammo that is at least 40 years old. Better part of two boxes (100 rounds) and they all worked.

[Sledhead]

Dad has some .45 and .06 from Nam, shoots just fine.

I change my ammo often and my EDC every two-three years.

[Viking]

I had 15rnd's of 45acp JHP I don't remember brand now it's been a year, loaded in a magazine for 6 years. I have not had problems with either that magazine, nor the ammo in the magazine nor the remaining 35 boxed. Every one fired off without a hitch, magazine still functions 100%

I know that's nothing compared to some of the 40+ years other people have recorded, but I've picked up a habit of putting timestamps on newly purchased ammo so I can observe its condition, corrosion, use oldest first, etc.

I've had more problems with major brand names bought inexpensively from walmart.. I havn't had the time to research quality or courage to test some of the lesser brands for reliability yet...

[5.56]

a few years ago found some WW II 45 ACP IIRC steel case made in Anderson Ind. all fired

[Shyster]

On the rare occasions I carry a .45 I load it with Black Talons I purchased over 20 years ago. Never worries me.