here is the short story . I have loaded several thousand rounds of ammo
some put in MTM plastic boxes others in cardboard factory type boxes.
I have found that within about 6 months of loading the ammo I can see on the once beautiful brass evidence of tarnishing to include even my fingerprints.
I am guessing that when I boxed up this shiny reloaded ammo there were oils on my hands that are attacking the brass,. Which brings me to my question.
Does factory ammo have a coating of some sort on the brass to keep it perfect for years to come?. as I have some factory boxed ammo that looks brand new and it is years old.
the batches of ammo I loaded recently I used flitz brass polish in the tumbler and only handled the completed rounds with nytril gloves on. so in about 6 months I will now it that improved the tarnishing rate.
some put in MTM plastic boxes others in cardboard factory type boxes.
I have found that within about 6 months of loading the ammo I can see on the once beautiful brass evidence of tarnishing to include even my fingerprints.
I am guessing that when I boxed up this shiny reloaded ammo there were oils on my hands that are attacking the brass,. Which brings me to my question.
Does factory ammo have a coating of some sort on the brass to keep it perfect for years to come?. as I have some factory boxed ammo that looks brand new and it is years old.
the batches of ammo I loaded recently I used flitz brass polish in the tumbler and only handled the completed rounds with nytril gloves on. so in about 6 months I will now it that improved the tarnishing rate.