(12-06-2019 04:59 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  

(12-06-2019 06:45 AM)200yrs2late Wrote:  

(12-04-2019 07:48 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(12-04-2019 03:07 PM)200yrs2late Wrote:  

(12-04-2019 02:55 PM)JRsec Wrote:  Flip your ammo crates and paper cases every six months. It keeps the powder from clumping which is the chief issue with firing stored ammo. Clumped powder doesn't ignite uniformly so you can get too much pressure or too little. Also the wooden crated Soviet and Chinese powder might still contain corrosive elements. So when you fire it clean your guns more thoroughly.

Thanks for the info. I haven't been the best about turning the crates, but I do put them on a vibrator before shooting when i crack open a new tin. The rounds are packaged in 25 count paper boxes inside the tins with wax paper between the five rows of five. They have a lubricant on them that has remained viscous and isn't tacky at all. I've always had to clean a bit more after shooting due to the lubricant and residue build-up in the barrel after about 100 rounds.

I bought 1000 rounds of some Russian made (I think) .308 FMJ rounds for target shooting that stinks to high heaven. What's up with that??

How long ago and from where? Try to make sure you get 'military surplus' if you can.

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The Golden Tiger brand manufactured by Vympel is an outstanding value, dependable and it’s clean as a whistle. I prefer it over most economy American brands.