I have some 12g shells & slugs that were submerged in water for about 6 hours. I dried them out and some have rust others are fine. Are they worth keeping or too dangerous to use. Any ideas or did anyone have a similar experience? Damn Hurricane!!!

They are probably no good. We have had major issues with Sandy damaged ammo. Squib loads etc. We pulled rounds apart after drying out and tried to ignite the powder and no go.

Thanks Blksheep, I kinda thought it would be a problem. What a shame/waste! Thanks for the info.

where are you from hook?

If you have some free time, it'll probably be worth cutting them apart and salvaging the shot and slugs.

They are probably no good. We have had major issues with Sandy damaged ammo. Squib loads etc. We pulled rounds apart after drying out and tried to ignite the powder and no go.

 

I wouldn't shoot them either, but don't assume the ammo is inert after immersion. Smokeless powder should still burn after a soak--at least it has in my experience. Black powder may not--the saltpeter is water soluble and will leach away--but I've seen smokeless burn impressively well after years underwater. All it took was dumping it out onto a paper towel and giving it a little time to dry.

I wouldn't risk it, cut them open and reuse or sell the lead.

Thanks guys for the advice. Tony357 I'm from Bergen County (meadowlands area)