corroded jackets on 22LR - safe to shoot?

[Paolung]

Got some 22LR and it turns out the jackets are corroding on the whole batch (see pic). The cases look okay.

Is it safe to shoot?

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[titsonritz]

I'd wipe them down and blast 'em.

 

[po18guy]

Clean it off. Shoot it.

 

[Local Loader]

You're good to go, fire away.

 

[Yarome]

Looks good to me.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Those look horrible.....send 'em to me...and I'll dispose of them through one of my .22 rifles...
I wouldn't worry about anything here....just shoot 'em.
Andy

 

[Certaindeaf]

Tumble them in dirt at 1200fps.

 

[ORhutner]

I would shoot them as is.

 

[aasbra]

I fired lots of copper plated 22LR as a kid, as that is what my Dad typically bought. Lots of his older stock looked like these, with some discoloration or corrosion. Never noticed any issues when making a tin can or fired shotgun shell dance upon impact!

 

[arakboss]

What about corrosion on centerfire cartridges, are those also of no concern?

 

[Yarome]

What about corrosion on centerfire cartridges, are those also of no concern?

Depends on the location (case or just the bullet) and type of "corrosion". Dark discolorations are diffrent than green fuzzy corrosion and more of a potential issue on the brass cases vs. bullet jackets.

If it's the same as the OP's photo then you're pretty much good to go.

 

[bionic knees]

run them in the tumbler for a half-hour, shiny as new!

 

[Yarome]

run them in the tumbler for a half-hour, shiny as new!

Funny how I'm not the only one that uses crown royal bags around the ammo gear. Never knew it was SOP.

 

[RX-79G]

run them in the tumbler for a half-hour, shiny as new!

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How brave!

 

[Paolung]

Funny how I'm not the only one that uses crown royal bags around the ammo gear. Never knew it was SOP.

Those bags are useful for all kinds of things.

 

[Yarome]

Those bags are useful for all kinds of things.

Yeah. I picked up using them from my grandpap that used them as ball sacks. Kept them well cushioned from deformaties and clean from friction with the soft material.

Worked so well for him I started using them too.


(MUSKETBALLS... you heathen gun toters!)

 

[titsonritz]

Funny how I'm not the only one that uses crown royal bags around the ammo gear. Never knew it was SOP.

Those bags are useful for all kinds of things.

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