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The Dumb Gun Collector
01-24-09, 20:31
Hey,
Guys I bought 5k of primers and left them in my shop. When I blew up my 1911 I quit reloading for a while. Anyway, should I use these primers? I hate to waste them. These are for plinking rounds so I don't care about a dead primer. Any other potential problems?
No. Load them and watch that scale this time.
The Dumb Gun Collector
01-24-09, 22:02
LOL. Yeah, I did a tap rack and bang on a squib like a moron.
Also watch your powder level and stuff. Just pay attention when you load... Get rid of all distractions. I have never loaded a squib and don't ever intend to in the future.
I've been using primers that are over 10 years old, haven't had a misfire yet. Use 'em and forget it.
MarshallDodge
01-25-09, 11:53
As long as they were kept fairly dry I don't see an issue.
Amp Mangum
01-25-09, 13:10
Use them.
If you're loading squib rounds, I'd give them to someone else! :D
The Dumb Gun Collector
01-26-09, 17:27
I'll send you some squibs Markm!
achildofthesky
02-18-09, 19:52
As most said, no problem with the primers. Sorry to hear about the pistol though.
I'll send you some squibs Markm!
I'll take anything. I'll move heaven and earth to salvage a single piece of brass. I'm a scrounging fool.
On the OP's note, I just opened another 1K of Federal Primers from ~1982 or so. So old they are in the old red and yellow sleeves, in plastic trays with the primers sitting on the side. :D
This is the 3rd 1K from the 5K case I've opened. so far all the other ones went bang.....Aside from 5 that I crushed...:rolleyes:
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