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Old 05-12-2016 | 04:24 AM
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I have shot some 45-70 and some 30-40 Krag ammo that was over 100 years old. It all went bang. As long as it is kept dry and doesn't get too hot it will probably be ok. Metal cartridge cases are pretty much climate proof. The only place that can really fail is the primer. As long as the primers aren't corroded you should be ok.
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