So this happened today.
- Dud round
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I was thinking of this thread when I left home today so I grabbed the oldest packet of ammo I could find
After missfiring I held my aim for 10 seconds in case I had a hang fire.
Once I was happy the round wasn't going to fire like some kind of fused bomb I removed the round and reloaded it to strike another part of the rim ... same again ... nothing.
- Old box
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This particular box of ammo is quite a few years old as you can tell by the old style packaging. It has been stored in what I would consider high temperatures several 40 + degree days over several years in a lockbox inside a shed that gets very hot.
- Powder
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As you can see some of the green priming compound has come out with the powder. There is evidence of powder sticking to the underside of the projectile indicating that the wax has possibly melted and wicked it's way inside.
- Inside after tipping out the power
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Powder and possibly priming compound sticking inside the case.
- Inside 2 after tipping out the power.
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This pack has had atleast 2 in 5 shots noticeably under powered and 2 missfires.
Remember SAFETY FIRST always hold your aim for a period of time after a missfire incase of a hangfire ( delayed shot )