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Disposing of bad ammo?

Get2theChoppa

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I have some ammo that unfortunately got flooded in water while I was on a deployment, I've been holding onto the stuff for a bit now even though there is no way I'd consider putting it into a gun, mainly because I don't know a good way to get rid of it. I've heard that some fire stations will accept it, but I'm not convinced there is any real truth to that.

Anyone have any experience?
 
If its the 175 SMK send it to me, I'll pay the shipping and ill take it apart to see if anything is salvageable. If its corroded then obviously just trash it.
 
Pull the bullets, dump the powder---I'd sprinkle it in the yard (not in a pile) or spread it out in a line/thin wide layer and light it (just use a long lighter or match and don't be standing over it)...it flashes up but doesn't explode (I've done this a number of times in the drive way, back porch- never an issue)...just don't do it around anything flammable-paper, dry grass/leaves, any fumes such as paint or gas. Then if the brass is clean (if not clean it)- then chamber the brass, pop the primer and reload...you still have the bullets.

What I'd do...Depending on ammo and what type of crimp...kinetic bullet puller. Pull about 5% from the lot, pop the bullets, inspect powder (keep powder from each case separate)...chamber the case, pop the primer...listen to them. See if the powder separates easily or is clumping together. If all seems acceptable, I'd shoot it.

As mentioned above...give it away. If you're planning on taking it to a store, fire dept, police dept...DON'T, we'll take it.

if 308, 223, 45, 40, 9mm, I'll take it...less terribly corroded.


Post some pics of it.
 
It's mostly .22LR so pulling it apart is both a pain in the ass and to be honest, not worth my time. As hard as the stuff has become to find I've given it a second and third thought about putting it down a barrel and seeing what happens...but I love my rimfire's too much to disrespect them in that manner. The 5.56 I can sit down with a 12 pack and my bullet puller and make an afternoon out of it I suppose!
 
sounds like the same service many of us run...

I'd do more than shipping...I'd pay for the ammo.
 
.22 LR, how corroded?

Not corroded or cleanable, I would shoot it.

I will pay shipping also and will shoot it. :)
 
Some police departments/SO do ammo disposal. Landfills also have special HAZmat facilities. Is there a local range with a Dud box?
 
During the great flood here in TN were told we could take it to local PD for proper disposal. We were told not to throw it in the trash because most of our trash goes to an incenerator
 
I've taken old unused ammo to my local police detachment...they've always taken it and as yet haven't asked for any ID.
 
That's more what I'm looking for...I'll give the PD a call and see. Seriously, this CCI Green Tag .22LR is way messed up...but if someone seriously wants it, I have no problem shipping it...shoot me a PM...but it's really, seriously been submerged in water for at least 4 months, maybe 6 on the upper end. I can't fathom anyone is that desperate for .22LR!
 
Contact he local fire marshal or police/sheriff's office. Where I live it goes to the fire marshall's for disposal. If you take it to the state police or sheriff's office they just send it to the fire marshal.
 
Mix it with about 5lbs of tannerite and shoot it from 100 yards away behind a wall then.