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Corrosion on primers

ginmaster
30-06 marked W.R.A. 43. I found this discolored loaded round mixed with some other military rounds that I bought at an estate sale. This round appears to have corrision built up by the primer. Is this safe? Should extra care be taken while handling this round. How would one clean this area? Thanks for any info in advance.
Bob

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  • 22WRF
    If it chambers ok shoot it. It will either go or be a dud

    Some people are like Slinkies . . .. not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs
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  • ginmaster
    quote:Originally posted by 22WRF
    If it chambers ok shoot it. It will either go or be a dud

    Some people are like Slinkies . . .. not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs

    HMMM.... Words of wisdom.
    Thanks 22WRF, but I'm talking about just plan handling it. I guess some questions may appear obvious to the "Experts" but to us newbies or novice ammo collector/gun collector/gun shooters/ammo loaders these questions seem logical.[:D] I was asking if handling a round with corrision on the primer would cause an accidental discharge? But thanks any way. BTW What if I was to put this less than prime example of ammo in my rifle and tried to fire it. What if it got stuck and I tried to pry it out (new people don't always no where to pry) and it went off. Damaging me, my rifle and the reputation of the EXPERTS FORUM.......Just wondering?[:D]

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  • Iconoclast
    ginmaster, no issue on handling it. As a cartridge collector, I wouldn't begin to guess the number of rounds I've handled - nor the number I've laboriously cleaned of said corrosion (they had to be of reasonably high value, though, not common fodder like this '06). It does not create a dangerously unstable substance or anything of that sort, as happens with various types of explosive compounds - the most likely result is a virtually inert specimen.

    As to 22WRF's advice, I respectfully disagree in the strongest possible terms. Any corrosion can attack the integrity of the brass case, causing brittleness and weak points, even if such are not evident externally . . . so if it does fire, the odds of having case fractures with all the attendant "fun" increase astronomically. I would no more shoot this round than I would stuff it with Bullseye and touch it off. Bury it in a safe place or deliver to your local EOD people.

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