Dented Ammo
09-01-2002 | 06:02 PM
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From: Crystal City MO USA
Dented Ammo
I bought a box of Remington Core-Lokt ammo in 30-30 win. today. I noticed one of the shells has a sizable dent right on the sholder. Wal-Mart has a no ammo return policy. What should I do? Call Remington? I know it's not that big of a deal, but at $10 a box....
09-01-2002 | 06:35 PM
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From: chiefland Florida USA
RE: Dented Ammo
one shell;toss it and forget it. ammo is the cheapest part of hunting.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.
09-01-2002 | 11:11 PM
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From: Somewhere ND USA
RE: Dented Ammo
They must have used too much case lube and dented the shoulder. i had a shell like that for mt 223 it was a smal dent but noticeable. I shot it and now it looks fine.
Why work when you can hunt???? Heck why work at all!!
Why work when you can hunt???? Heck why work at all!!
09-02-2002 | 12:40 PM
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From: Carthage MO USA
RE: Dented Ammo
I'd agree with Tree climer,
set the shell aside & contact Remington, much cheaper than an injury.
Some of the other that have responded, that talk about fireforming and oil/lube denting. Have a point, if you have a modern bolt action gun and your reloading. But if you have a factory cartridge and shooting a lever action gun (most 30-30s are). You have 2 factors working against you. 1. With factory ammo you don't know what the pressure maybe. 2. Lever action guns have a relativly weak lock up, & action.
There are a couple of good ways to dispose of a live cartridge, 1. Have someone that reloads pull the bullet out, then the powder can be dumped out. 2. Soak the cartridge in oil.
Good Luck
set the shell aside & contact Remington, much cheaper than an injury.
Some of the other that have responded, that talk about fireforming and oil/lube denting. Have a point, if you have a modern bolt action gun and your reloading. But if you have a factory cartridge and shooting a lever action gun (most 30-30s are). You have 2 factors working against you. 1. With factory ammo you don't know what the pressure maybe. 2. Lever action guns have a relativly weak lock up, & action.
There are a couple of good ways to dispose of a live cartridge, 1. Have someone that reloads pull the bullet out, then the powder can be dumped out. 2. Soak the cartridge in oil.
Good Luck