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Do Brass Shells Always Corrode in Leather Loops?

booger
Is there a savvy old timer solution for keeping the exterior of brass shells from turning to shat when left in leather gun loops?

Using nickel shells comes to mind, but never tried it.

What say you?

edit: Well I thought I'd check back in before this gets locked down. Thanks for the replies. There doesn't seem to be a good solution, metal and leather don't mix well for very long. I was hoping for some genius ol' timer answer of using whale oil, otter pee, green stump water, catfish whiskers or combination thereof to coat the leather.

I'm just lazy and like keeping it loaded up, ready to strap on & go.
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  • tccox
    Booger, I just take mine out and shoot them. Keep the old stock rotated.

    I would guess the chemicals used in modern tanning has a corrosive effect on brass. In other words, I don't have a clue. Tom
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  • He Dog
    quote:Is there a savvy old timer solution for keeping the exterior of brass shells from turning to shat when left in leather gun loops?


    Yep, don't leave them there. For the same reason you don't leave your nice blued Colt in the leather holster. The salts and chemicals used in tanning are unkind to many metals.

    Besides, if you ain't shooting 'em why carry 'em?
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  • Tailgunner1954
    Nickle plated brass was created to prevent the gack your speaking of. Nickle Plating IS the savvy "old timer" solution.

    Kids these days *shakes head* can't teach them nothing. [:D]
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  • XXCross
    I hate to tell ya sport, but nickel plated brass isn't the answer either. It to corrodes, it just takes a little longer. The chemicals used to tan hides will attack just about all non-ferris metals.
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  • He Dog
    quote:Kids these days *shakes head* can't teach them nothing.

    True that, we are trying though kid. We will be patient with ya.[}:)]
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  • Tailgunner1954
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    quote:Kids these days *shakes head* can't teach them nothing.

    True that, we are trying though kid. We will be patient with ya.[}:)]

    Carefull there sonny boy, or I'll wack you with my walker [:D]
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  • beantownshootah
    Nickel cases? Hi ho Silver! [;)]

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    Barring the nickel, you could always paint a thin coat of colorless nail polish or other lacquer over the shells to help prevent tarnish and keep them shiny.

    Same thing as the Commie-bloc steel case ammo that is lacquered to help prevent rust. This probably won't clog up the action of your gun if you don't slop it on.

    Another potential trick would be to coat the inside of the loops with electrical tape so that you don't get leather touching brass.
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  • RtWngExtrmst
    Thin coat (very thin) of vaseline petroleum jelly. But don't leave em in the belt forever.
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  • auto436658
    i have never had any luck with leather and brass, nickel, etc, usually starts to corrode after a short time, even the grommets and studs on bayonet and knife sheaths will corrode.
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  • sandwarrior
    I've seen canvas bullet loops...but it sure don't look "Old West".
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