JamesC 2 Posted April 8, 2013 I'm finding myself in a weird spot where I bought some bad ammo without my knowledge. It jammed up my Rem 700 like a mother - so bad, that I brought it to a gunsmith to inspect thinking that it was the rifle, not the ammunition. Come to find out, I was sold a bunch of reloads that hadn't been de-burred and the nicks were bad enough that it was seizing the round in the chamber after firing. Needless to say, I'm not too keen on the stuff and I have probably a 100 or 200rds of the stuff left and I want it gone... but it's not really safe to shoot in any gun AND you can't so much throw live rounds in the trash. So, how does a non-reloading guy like myself dispose of the ammunition legally such that it doesn't hurt anyone else's piece? Cheers, James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted April 8, 2013 Give it to a reloader to pull apart and re-use the components Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Squirrel 3 Posted April 8, 2013 I'd say dig a deep hole in your backyard, bury it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted April 8, 2013 Go to the Clinton wma and dump it in their garbage Sent from my hidden under ground bunker between Taco Bell and the dry cleaner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonnylee 20 Posted April 8, 2013 Give it to a reloader to pull apart and re-use the components That's the right thing to do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueskybob 12 Posted April 8, 2013 That's the right thing to do! +1 in gving it to a reloader.Or you can turn it oveer to the police. What caliber is it? If 30-06 I know a reloader. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattio41 0 Posted April 8, 2013 Awwwwww, Just have fun, and go build a fire and watch them Cook Off !!!! They dont shoot, because there is no pressure, they just pop... *****SERIOUSLY, DO NOT DO THIS ****** (Saw it on Myth Busters)... No seriously though, Offer them up to a reloader... Maybe even try to trade for something in return.. But dont throw them out. I am sure somebody can fix them. http://youtu.be/OAK2dDQ-S4Q Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted April 8, 2013 I bet that would function through a AR10. Either give em to someone who would shoot em or give em to a reloader Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bt Doctur 188 Posted April 8, 2013 I think the main problem is using someone else`s reloaded ammo. Good way to blow up a good gun. Give them to a reloader to pull or dump them in the ocean ot toss in a deep lake. you find/borrow a collet puller for 7mm and I can pull them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC 2 Posted April 8, 2013 I bought them when I first bought my rifle - didn't realize they were reloaded as I got them from a gun shop back in MA. I didn't see any notes that they were reloaded and didn't know enough about reloading at the time to notice the fairly obvious marks on the rounds. The primary defect with them, as I stated, is that the neck wasn't re-sized and deburred effectively, leaving a sharp rim of sorts that expands on firing and jams the cartridge in the chamber. Not a super safe situation and would likely foul a semi-auto platform if it's binding up a bolt action - when I say stuck, I mean waiting will not come out of battery stuck. Gunsmith scoped the chamber and said the damage, while permanent, was caught before there was any sort of performance impacting issues. Anyone looking for some janky .308? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted April 8, 2013 Give them to a reloader. He will give you some cash as 200 bullets and brass are worth more than a few bucks. If you just want to kill them, soak in WD40. It destroys the primers making them more or less inert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted April 8, 2013 ...If you just want to kill them, soak in WD40. It destroys the primers making them more or less inert. Wrong. WD40 does nothing to fully assembled rounds: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot39.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dman2112 6 Posted April 8, 2013 What caliber? I'll take it if its something I reload Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunguy1960 2 Posted April 8, 2013 Donate it to the ATF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted April 8, 2013 Or you can turn it oveer to the police. HA HA HA. Yes, you should do this because the police are your friends, fully understand all NJ firearms rules and regulations and will assume that you are an honest citizen trying to do the right thing. Or not. Sounds like a great way to get fully jammed up with an "near-apocalyptic arsenal of deadly assault bullets" story in the newspaper, and legal troubles for years. Don't ever involve the police when you don't need to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy6373 0 Posted April 8, 2013 +1 with DirtyDigz. Do not soak in WD-40 it does nothing to live ammo!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted April 8, 2013 I know union county has recycling events and take old ammo during one of those Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 19 Posted April 8, 2013 I have brought small amounts of bad ammo to my local range and they took care of disposal. They say they find live rounds all the time and either use them or take them apart and dispose of them if damaged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candide 0 Posted April 8, 2013 Trash or give to reloader. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted April 8, 2013 Wrong. WD40 does nothing to fully assembled rounds: http://www.theboxotr.../docs/bot39.htm I guess you missed this part of the OPs post. that I brought it to a gunsmith to inspect thinking that it was the rifle, not the ammunition. Come to find out, I was sold a bunch of reloads Reloads are not sealed very well and a PENETRATING solvent like WD40 will get around the primer and kill it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted April 8, 2013 Pull the bullets out carefully, dump the powder in your grill, stand back and light, ( just kidding), then boil the shells. Primers will stay and powder will boil out. Take whatever is left and make jewelry, biker stuff, bobbles, etc.. Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD Typos courtesy Apple... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC 2 Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks for the advice, both humorous and serious. I'll likely list them up this weekend. Cheers, James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted April 9, 2013 I guess you missed this part of the OPs post. Reloads are not sealed very well and a PENETRATING solvent like WD40 will get around the primer and kill it. Do you have experience with this working to "kill" primers on reloads? I'm skeptical that there is that radical of a difference betwen the "sealing" on commercial ammo versus reloads, but I'm ready to be wrong on something more than hearsay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted April 9, 2013 In my message above.... I was serious. If you can break the components of the bullet apart. You can boil the powder out of the primers... Then he can either leave them in for decoration or yank them. I use to sell bullet vest extenders that were done that way. Do you have experience with this working to "kill" primers on reloads? I'm skeptical that there is that radical of a difference betwen the "sealing" on commercial ammo versus reloads, but I'm ready to be wrong on something more than hearsay. Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD Typos courtesy Apple... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted April 9, 2013 In my message above.... I was serious. If you can break the components of the bullet apart. You can boil the powder out of the primers... Then he can either leave them in for decoration or yank them. I use to sell bullet vest extenders that were done that way. I don't think anyone is questioning that - you pull the bullet, empty the powder, drop the primed case into boiling water and yeah, the water will infiltrate the the primer compound through the flash holes in the case. What I question is whether oil sprayed on the outside of the primer on an assembled round will seep through and soak the primer compound. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candide 0 Posted April 9, 2013 You guys complicate everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted April 9, 2013 Many years ago, old school thinking, we were told to never use wd40 out of fear it eats primers... We were told it did... I can't confirm it now because I've practiced all these years not to. Things may have changed component wise so dunno bud... I don't think anyone is questioning that - you pull the bullet, empty the powder, drop the primed case into boiling water and yeah, the water will infiltrate the the primer compound through the flash holes in the case. What I question is whether oil sprayed on the outside of the primer on an assembled round will seep through and soak the primer compound. Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD Typos courtesy Apple... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted April 9, 2013 - I guess I'm the only person who reads all of the posts in a thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted April 9, 2013 I understood you and the OP... My orig post was meant to have a little fun if he dared to take them apart. My wd40 statement was in lieu of another post. - I guess I'm the only person who reads all of the posts in a thread. Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD Typos courtesy Apple... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites