How do I correctly open a sealed tin ammo can??

texnmidwest · 03-20-2008, 06:44 PM

Hmmm. Thanks for the explanation Rich! Makes sense now. Not sure where I got the other info but thanks for the clarification.

Don't listen to Marion. It was really his fault.

R5CYA · 03-20-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mooseman684

50 lashes with a boresnake !!!!

LOL!
is it true the commies never called any of their ammo "ball"? i heard it was only the u.s. that does.

rondog · 03-20-2008, 07:19 PM

Yerp. One of the rounds in my can of Bulg. Heavy Ball had a split case neck, and the bullet fell out. The powder was cylindrical-shaped like MM said. Looked like tiny pieces of spaghetti.

texnmidwest · 03-20-2008, 07:42 PM

Best way to learn new stuff! Ask them that knows!

Geo M44 · 03-20-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rondog

Yerp. One of the rounds in my can of Bulg. Heavy Ball had a split case neck, and the bullet fell out. The powder was cylindrical-shaped like MM said. Looked like tiny pieces of spaghetti.

I have used about 200 rounds of Bulgarian, and every round has been flawless. Maybe you should change suppliers.

texnmidwest · 03-20-2008, 09:14 PM

I have fired almost that much bulgarian and have not a problem. Wish I could say that for my Wolf 7.62x39. Fired 160 rounds and one misfire. Not bad though.

thebluesbox · 03-21-2008, 12:50 AM

im speachless and thoughtless but thats kinda normal for me!

marion57 · 03-21-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

Best way to learn new stuff! Ask them that knows!

I agree but then ask someone else to be sure !LOL
Cause them there bore snakes really hurt

LefthandShooter · 03-21-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mooseman684

50 lashes with a boresnake !!!!

billy next?
(Sorry billy, couldn't resist!)

texnmidwest · 03-21-2008, 06:01 AM

Mike82 · 03-21-2008, 09:28 AM

ok you's guys....let's take this topic to 10 pages....our new goal....who wants to guess who'll be number 200?

marion57 · 03-21-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike82

ok you's guys....let's take this topic to 10 pages....our new goal....who wants to guess who'll be number 200?

TEX! LOL

texnmidwest · 03-21-2008, 02:48 PM

I don't think I am that long winded. I know when to talk and when not to talk and I know what to say sometimes when I want to sound like I know what I am talking about and know when to shut up when I need to shut up and know who to listen to and who not to listen to and I know my ABCs and I can count to 100 backwards and forwards and...

By the way...how do you open one of those spam cans if the ring has broken off?

rondog · 03-21-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo M44

I have used about 200 rounds of Bulgarian, and every round has been flawless. Maybe you should change suppliers.

Nah, I bought two cans from AIM Surplus, they're probably one of the better sources I imagine. The one round that fell apart looked to be a defective case to begin with, not AIM's fault.

Geo M44 · 03-21-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

I don't think I am that long winded. I know when to talk and when not to talk and I know what to say sometimes when I want to sound like I know what I am talking about and know when to shut up when I need to shut up and know who to listen to and who not to listen to and I know my ABCs and I can count to 100 backwards and forwards and...

By the way...how do you open one of those spam cans if the ring has broken off?

If it's Soviet (not Russian) use a hammer... and sickle.

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Originally Posted by rondog

Nah, I bought two cans from AIM Surplus, they're probably one of the better sources I imagine. The one round that fell apart looked to be a defective case to begin with, not AIM's fault.

Assuming that we are still talking about Bulgarian Heavy Ball YT...

What makes this incident interesting is that I had a heck of a time decapping this ammo, with an RCBS collet type puller, and had to pre-loosen the bullet, to break it free of the crimp. Occasionally I will use the bullets in "clean" hand loads as they are a cheap source, with bullets running $30+ per 100 and Bulgarian running $45 for 300. They are pretty weight consistant and work as well as any non-match grade bullets.

Every other MilSurp round I have decapped pulled free with just the RCBS puller.

Just an FYI.

marion57 · 03-21-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

I don't think I am that long winded. I know when to talk and when not to talk and I know what to say sometimes when I want to sound like I know what I am talking about and know when to shut up when I need to shut up and know who to listen to and who not to listen to and I know my ABCs and I can count to 100 backwards and forwards and...

By the way...how do you open one of those spam cans if the ring has broken off?

LOL

Geo M44 · 03-21-2008, 06:50 PM

rondog,

An interesting note on all of this is that the AIM ammo comes in a 250 rd can and the one that I have (from J&G) is a 300 round can. Just an observation, but could be different MFR dates and lots.

Are your rounds crimped or just seated?

Thepurplem0nkey · 03-21-2008, 09:06 PM

Certainly there are many different types of ammo cans, but heres one way of how to open one type of ammo can. This here is the Russian light ball I ordered from AIM. It took about 5 days to get here. Enjoy:
Step 1: Receive the package, and rejoice.

Step 2: Tear open the package and look for a tool that opens the can. Hey, look! It';s sitting right there on top of my can (even though AIM advertises a free can opener ONLY with the purchase of 2 or more cans, this is the second time they have sent me a free can opener).

Step 3: Use the tool. Prepare for some bloody and skinned knuckles. I suggest work gloves. The opener has the tendency to slip.

Step 4: Work the tool and get the sides open. The most difficult parts are the corners.

Step 5: I leave one snippet of metal connected for easy storage.

Step 6: Behold the glory!

Step 7: Inspect!

-TPM

texnmidwest · 03-21-2008, 09:29 PM

You got da newer stuff! I ordered the older stuff and got the old spam can. No tool for this stud!

rondog · 03-22-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Geo M44

rondog,

An interesting note on all of this is that the AIM ammo comes in a 250 rd can and the one that I have (from J&G) is a 300 round can. Just an observation, but could be different MFR dates and lots.

Are your rounds crimped or just seated?

They look crimped to me.

I went to the surplus store and bought a couple of US Army .30 cal. ammo cans, then unwrapped all my 54R and dumped 'em into my ammo cans. Filled 'em right up! I figured that's a much better way to store and transport them than the nasty ham cans.

03-20-2008, 06:44 PM	#101
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,922	Hmmm. Thanks for the explanation Rich! Makes sense now. Not sure where I got the other info but thanks for the clarification. Don't listen to Marion. It was really his fault. __________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts.

03-20-2008, 07:42 PM	#104
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,922	Best way to learn new stuff! Ask them that knows! __________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts.

03-20-2008, 09:14 PM	#106
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,922	I have fired almost that much bulgarian and have not a problem. Wish I could say that for my Wolf 7.62x39. Fired 160 rounds and one misfire. Not bad though. __________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts.

03-21-2008, 06:01 AM	#110
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,922	__________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts.

03-21-2008, 09:28 AM	#111
Mike82 Mmmmm, I Like PIE!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Starkville, Mississippi USA Go BullDAWGS!!! Posts: 2,762	ok you's guys....let's take this topic to 10 pages....our new goal....who wants to guess who'll be number 200? __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again!

03-20-2008, 07:19 PM	#103
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,680	Yerp. One of the rounds in my can of Bulg. Heavy Ball had a split case neck, and the bullet fell out. The powder was cylindrical-shaped like MM said. Looked like tiny pieces of spaghetti.

03-21-2008, 12:50 AM	#107
thebluesbox Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 96	im speachless and thoughtless but thats kinda normal for me!

03-21-2008, 02:48 PM	#113
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,922	I don't think I am that long winded. I know when to talk and when not to talk and I know what to say sometimes when I want to sound like I know what I am talking about and know when to shut up when I need to shut up and know who to listen to and who not to listen to and I know my ABCs and I can count to 100 backwards and forwards and... By the way...how do you open one of those spam cans if the ring has broken off? __________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts. Last edited by texnmidwest; 03-21-2008 at 02:49 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-21-2008, 06:50 PM	#117
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 3,010	rondog, An interesting note on all of this is that the AIM ammo comes in a 250 rd can and the one that I have (from J&G) is a 300 round can. Just an observation, but could be different MFR dates and lots. Are your rounds crimped or just seated?

03-21-2008, 09:06 PM	#118
Thepurplem0nkey Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 72	Certainly there are many different types of ammo cans, but heres one way of how to open one type of ammo can. This here is the Russian light ball I ordered from AIM. It took about 5 days to get here. Enjoy: Step 1: Receive the package, and rejoice. Step 2: Tear open the package and look for a tool that opens the can. Hey, look! It';s sitting right there on top of my can (even though AIM advertises a free can opener ONLY with the purchase of 2 or more cans, this is the second time they have sent me a free can opener). Step 3: Use the tool. Prepare for some bloody and skinned knuckles. I suggest work gloves. The opener has the tendency to slip. Step 4: Work the tool and get the sides open. The most difficult parts are the corners. Step 5: I leave one snippet of metal connected for easy storage. Step 6: Behold the glory! Step 7: Inspect! -TPM

03-21-2008, 09:29 PM	#119
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,922	You got da newer stuff! I ordered the older stuff and got the old spam can. No tool for this stud! __________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts.