how long will ammo last

[samuel]

Originally Posted by billy

sam,
thats something i have never considered.
do ya think it got hot down there?

I have heard it got so hot some slaves died from heat alone.It must have been the very worst conditions to store powder. sam.

[mym1a]

Originally Posted by ezearln

As a retired Gunner's Mate of the U.S. Navy I can without reservation make the following statement having been responsible for the stowage and care of several thousand tons of a wide assortment of ordnance of every desciption over the years.

Modern (smokeless) ammunition if stored correctly has an nearly indefinate shelf life.
Proper storage includes temperature and humidity control, non exposure to direct sunlight (heat) Temperature ranges should not be below freezing nor above 120 deg for any extended period of time (more than 24 continous hours) after handling of individual compnents or cartridges they should be segregated for earlist possible expentiture. I would reccomend the use of military type ammo cans each with a dessicant pouch or two for ammunition intended for long storage.

you shot those big 16inchers??????how many miles will they go???

[ezearln]

sorry I never got the chance at the 16" but from training I know they have a 23+ miles range, that is while throwing a projectile weighing from between 2300-2750 lbs

[rugernut]

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