I started carrying extra mags for my gun every time I am out of the house for long periods at a time like going to my folks' restaurant to help out or the other side of town to a buddy's house.
Said buddy tells me first to remember to take the spare mags out of the car and not leave them outside over night. First for safety and second because even in the glove box, the mag and the ammo is exposed to the elements. Then he said to not do it in general because of temperature extremes and that from extreme heat or cold that the mag is feeling even for a few hours and brought back inside the house can drastically affect the ammo, like condensation will wet the primers or even get into the powder.
I know technically asking the internet about something that can risk lives might not be the best idea, but I want to ask you guys.
Is it a good idea to store your spare mags in the glove box of your car during summer and during winter, the most extremes of climates? What will happen to the ammo that is subjected to hours of either extreme heat or cold and brought back inside? Will it still work?
Said buddy tells me first to remember to take the spare mags out of the car and not leave them outside over night. First for safety and second because even in the glove box, the mag and the ammo is exposed to the elements. Then he said to not do it in general because of temperature extremes and that from extreme heat or cold that the mag is feeling even for a few hours and brought back inside the house can drastically affect the ammo, like condensation will wet the primers or even get into the powder.
I know technically asking the internet about something that can risk lives might not be the best idea, but I want to ask you guys.
Is it a good idea to store your spare mags in the glove box of your car during summer and during winter, the most extremes of climates? What will happen to the ammo that is subjected to hours of either extreme heat or cold and brought back inside? Will it still work?