Ammo below zero...

[TonyB]

Just remembered I had 1/2 a case of ammo in the trunk of my car....temps have been -0 the last few days...is the ammo OK???I brought it in this morning...I have an IDPA match this weekend,should I get new ammo???Thanks...

 

[BluesBear]

I would just check it for condensation.

Freezing it won't hurt.

Shooting it at sub zero temps is also safe. Velocities are usually a little lower though.

 

[TonyB]

Now that I brought it in it probably will have some condensation with the temp change from outside to inside.....should I just wipe them off??

 

[BluesBear]

Only if they feel wet.

If they feel dry they'll be ok, if not just grab a clean towel or paper towel and wipe them off.

If they were in styrofoam trays they were insulated anyway.

 

[TonyB]

Yeah they were in styrofoam in the original boxes....thanks thats a load off(no pun inteneded)..I guess I need to find a better"hope the wife don't see this case of ammo"place
thanks again......

 

[BluesBear]

Honest Honey, I just picked it up for the other guys.
They paid for it.
Last month.




Remember the "Possum Lodge Prayer"

I am a man,
But I can change,
If I have to,
I guess.

 

[jamz]

I asked my NRA instructor about it- he said he's never had a problem with frozen ammo. I asked becasue I will sometimes have ammo in my car for a while when it is (as it is right now) about 2 degrees out.

-James

 

[RustyHammer]

... will be fine.

But, if you don't want to chance it, I'll shoot if for you and let you know how it does. Just send it to me!