Tarnished ammo

[Crowstalker]

Just noticed I have some tarnished 17hmr ammo that has been sitting lose in my gun cabinet. Just wondering is it still OK and safe to fire?

 

[Liveonce]

I would say yes but if tarnished due to age then check for split necks first.
Photo would help.

 

[VSS]

Any reason why it shouldn't be ok to fire? Give it a rub with a bit of fine wire wool if you're worried about the look of it.

 

[Liveonce]

Any reason why it shouldn't be ok to fire? Give it a rub with a bit of fine wire wool if you're worried about the look of it.

+1 shot plenty of old tarnished 303 a few years back with no problems.

 

[Crowstalker]

Sounds good I was just worried it would have weakened the case or something

 

[J.kerslake]

Sounds good I was just worried it would have weakened the case or something

Wouldn’t worry, most 17hmr ammo splits on firing any way

 

[Foxyboy43]

Yep and some has split even before firing!!!