[rugernut]

How long will ammo last in my house centerfire, shotshell and rimfire

will it last longer in military style ammo cans verses just sitting on the 'shelf'

thanks
rugernut

[Reddbecca]

Considering how old military surplus ammunition is and it still goes bang most everytime, I'd say your stock will last a good long time.

[Magnumsrule]

I dont think it makes any difference. Just make sure they all stay dry.

[letsroll]

Get some good surplus ammo cans and it will keep longer that you will live!

[Bookman]

+1 to Reddbecca. I have a bunch of military .45 ACP from 1945 that sat in storage for decades. Every one went bang the last time I tried them.

[two-70]

as long as its kept dry from moisture and cool it will last a long while, i have reloaded shotgun shells going on 13 years old and they go boom every time

[lefty o]

keep it dry and cool, and your great grand children can use it.

[mike63]

As said, keep it dry and cool(don't store it in the attic)and it will last a very long time. From the Fall of 1983 to summer 1985, I worked in a Hardware store where I bought 2 cases of 12 ga. ammo wholesale. Still got about 60 rounds. So far they've worked just fine.

[Mooseman684]

I have ammo from the 40's and 50's that will still go boom every Time...
Rich

[Kale]

I heard that the ammo from the small-arms lockers on the USS Maine still went bang after spending decades on the bottom of Havana harbour...