Picked up some 30-06 discolored bullets

[indy1919a4]

Picked up some 1953 Twin Cities Ordnance Plant, 30-06 ammo, The cases are a dark brass color, But the actual bullets shows some washed out color. So as where as the bullet would have been a copper color the have maybe 80 to 90 % have lost their color and are now more of dull steel color.

Has any one ever see this, and would this stop you from shooting them..???

the shell does not show any corrosion

mike

 

[redwingshooter]

Pictures would be real helpful here. From your description I don't see why there would be any cause for concern, sounds like typical wear and aging of the brass/bullets to me. That being said, I'm no expert on surplus ammo.

 

[Kutnupe14]

That's not all that uncommon. But post pics just to see...

 

[indy1919a4]

pictures posted

You know I thought about the pictures but it was late.. and my mind was not in gear

here are some photos

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[Leo]

Push a magnet to the bullet. That is probably a mild steel bullet with copper plating. No real worries, as always, be sure of your backstop. I don't remember the years, but that may be old enough to have corrosive priming. Be sure to clean your rifle properly right away. Good Luck

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Oh my. I looked at the first pic and hit "next", thinking it would show me your next one. It didn't. It was someone else's (nsfw) and the one after that is even worse. Just so's people know.

Copper and brass will both oxidize, and react with other chemicals. As long as they're not deformed by it, they should be fine. You could shine them up with Brasso, I bet, but much work for nothing.

 

[indy1919a4]

Push a magnet to the bullet. That is probably a mild steel bullet with copper plating. No real worries, as always, be sure of your backstop. I don't remember the years, but that may be old enough to have corrosive priming. Be sure to clean your rifle properly right away. Good Luck

Yes you were right the bullet is magnetic, I guess I need to start finding out more about 30-06 ammo, I would not have guessed that on my own.. El Mucho thanks

Mike

 

[indy1919a4]

Oh my. I looked at the first pic and hit "next", thinking it would show me your next one. It didn't. It was someone else's (nsfw) and the one after that is even worse. Just so's people know.

C

wow, all I can say is wow. That was either a very exotic or Scary young lady.. I think it depends on how old you are... Let me assure you that I do not know her. If I did I would not have the energy to worry about some darn discolored bullets