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Using old 209 primers?

finn37
Hi all,

I'm new to Gunbroker and could use some expert advice. I have some old Remington and Winchester 209, 12 gauge primers. About 25 years old, they have been kept dry and fairly cool in the original boxes. Are these good to use?, and will age change the performance? [?]

Thanks for any help,
Don
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  • rsnyder55
    I've used them without problem as well as wells as shells that I loaded as least that long ago without any problems.
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  • mrbruce
    50 year old primers that have been stored in a cool dry area will still be as viable as if they were new......
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  • jonk
    I got some primed brass once from 1902-1932. Original primers. From an old guy's estate. It all went bang with 2 hangfires out of maybe 500 cases. I think you're fine.
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  • finn37
    Thank you all very much [:D] I may be selling these and didn't want to list bad primers, Don
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  • golferboy426
    legally it is VERY expensive to ship primers, must ships as hazardous not like orm-d ammo
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  • finn37
    Thanks, I will have to check into shipping costs and hassle. Probably will go UPS.
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  • 11b6r
    As Golfer said- MUCH more expensive than shipping ammo. Primers are classed as HAZMAT. Old Indian word meaning many hassles.
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  • countryfarmer
    You may want to try to sell them local first. Shipping will be $20 Hazmat fee plus the actual shipping charges. Look up gun ranges near you or ask around some gun shops.
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  • CS8161
    UPS won't even let you ship HazMat unless you can provide a certificate. Sell them locally!
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  • finn37
    Thanks again for all the great info. I think local is my best bet and avoid the cost and hassle. I think I remember when I could buy handguns through the mail (yes, I go back a ways[:D]). And handgun purchases in the next state were cash or check the only requirement.
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