Sealed ammo question

[Joeyg023]

I noticed most of the 7.62x51 Nato has a sealed primer and bullet. I've mostly been buying 308 which does not have any sealant. Is it really necessary to have it sealed even if i'm buying a decent amount for long term storage? All my ammo goes into ammo cans in the original boxes with some recharged desiccant packs.

[markm]

Not necessary at all unless you know you're going to get submerged. Even then, regular ammo is OK for short periods

[Joeyg023]

Alright awesome I always wondering about ammo sotting in a hot humid warehouse, but I've never had any issues anyway.

[TomMcC]

Just keep it in a cool dry place and it will last a long, long time.......years.

[mic2377]

Although it may not be recommended I have gotten reloaded ammo wet with no ill effects. I have also fired reloads that were several years old and had many temp swings and shot as well as I recorded when initially loaded.

[Joeyg023]

Although it may not be recommended I have gotten reloaded ammo wet with no ill effects. I have also fired reloads that were several years old and had many temp swings and shot as well as I recorded when initially loaded.

Ok cool that makes me feel better then.