What if I baptized my carry rounds?

FLSquirrelHunter · February 13th, 2008, 08:32 AM

On a recent hunting and fishing trip, I got a little too eager in the fishing and wound up "up close and personal" with a mudfish in about seven feet of water.

After swimming/climbing out, I have a question: what can I do with the rounds that were in my magazine at the time?

These are civie rounds, so not sealed for water. I have replaced them with fresh, dry ammo. Now what do I do with the originals?

Is it safe to attempt firing them at the range? Or should they go into the dud can untried?

BTW, it was a good five hours between the incident and getting home. Then I cleaned the pistol, opened and CLP'd the mag. In just that short period, I noticed clear evidence of rust starting on the recoil spring. Everything else is polymer or stainless, but the springs are apparently quite susceptible to rust.

So back to the Q: if I assume wet powder inside factory ammo, what should I do with those rounds?

Scott · February 13th, 2008, 08:46 AM

Take them your range and shoot them. If they don't go bang, put them in the dud bucket. Remember if it doesn't go bang keep the gun pointed downrange for 30 seconds then eject the cartridge. That way if you have a slow burner it doesn't go off when you are ejecting it.

CopperKnight · February 13th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Scott's got a good answer. No reason not to try them. In my experience, most ammo will do fine with a short dunking.

David in FL · February 13th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Ditto. Shoot 'em at the range. They'll still go bang more likely than not.

MitchellCT · February 13th, 2008, 09:41 AM

Federal 110 grain personal defense hydrashock in .38 special has made it through the washing machine just fine.

jackdog · February 13th, 2008, 09:46 AM

Take them to the range

Ram Rod · February 13th, 2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

What if I baptized my carry rounds?

Then they should be good for anything from where-wolves to vampires? No need in the added expense of those 'silver-tips' IMO!

Superhouse 15 · February 13th, 2008, 11:55 AM

We did a test at the gunshop with a bunch of different range and defense ammo. We soaked it in everything from salt water to Hoppes #9 and the vast majority of centerfires fired after more than a month of soaking. As for me, I'd take it out of use for defense, but I'd use it as a training opportunity and fire it up at the range. If, for a hypothetical example

I washed my spare P32 magazine thats what I do, or would do, if I did. They fire fine even after a trip through the washer.

FLSquirrelHunter · February 13th, 2008, 11:34 PM

Thanks to all. That's good news. I did replace them for carry, but feel better shooting about at least getting some range time with them.

coffeecup · February 14th, 2008, 08:44 AM

Guys, I live on Lake Barkley in Western Ky. and spend a LOT of time on the water and in all kinds of weather. For that reason I seal all my carry ammo with a sealant I got from Midway a few years ago. It didnt cost much and provides one less thing to worry about.

Wonder if clear nail polish would work?????

February 13th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#1
FLSquirrelHunter Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL, The "Stand Your Ground' State Posts: 193	What if I baptized my carry rounds? On a recent hunting and fishing trip, I got a little too eager in the fishing and wound up "up close and personal" with a mudfish in about seven feet of water. After swimming/climbing out, I have a question: what can I do with the rounds that were in my magazine at the time? These are civie rounds, so not sealed for water. I have replaced them with fresh, dry ammo. Now what do I do with the originals? Is it safe to attempt firing them at the range? Or should they go into the dud can untried? BTW, it was a good five hours between the incident and getting home. Then I cleaned the pistol, opened and CLP'd the mag. In just that short period, I noticed clear evidence of rust starting on the recoil spring. Everything else is polymer or stainless, but the springs are apparently quite susceptible to rust. So back to the Q: if I assume wet powder inside factory ammo, what should I do with those rounds? __________________ ACNT: *"Always Carry; Never Tell"*

February 13th, 2008, 08:46 AM	#2
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,469	Take them your range and shoot them. If they don't go bang, put them in the dud bucket. Remember if it doesn't go bang keep the gun pointed downrange for 30 seconds then eject the cartridge. That way if you have a slow burner it doesn't go off when you are ejecting it. __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

February 13th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#3
CopperKnight Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane area, WA Posts: 4,684	Scott's got a good answer. No reason not to try them. In my experience, most ammo will do fine with a short dunking. __________________ Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, but that you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. The only thing that stops bad guys with guns is good guys with guns. SgtD

February 13th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#6
jackdog Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dover,tn Posts: 222	Take them to the range __________________ Jack dog

February 13th, 2008, 11:55 AM	#8
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 909	Bad ammo We did a test at the gunshop with a bunch of different range and defense ammo. We soaked it in everything from salt water to Hoppes #9 and the vast majority of centerfires fired after more than a month of soaking. As for me, I'd take it out of use for defense, but I'd use it as a training opportunity and fire it up at the range. If, for a hypothetical example I washed my spare P32 magazine thats what I do, or would do, if I did. They fire fine even after a trip through the washer.

February 13th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#4
David in FL Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,706	Ditto. Shoot 'em at the range. They'll still go bang more likely than not.

February 13th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#5
MitchellCT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 746	Federal 110 grain personal defense hydrashock in .38 special has made it through the washing machine just fine.

February 13th, 2008, 11:34 PM	#9
FLSquirrelHunter Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FL, The "Stand Your Ground' State Posts: 193	Thanks to all. That's good news. I did replace them for carry, but feel better shooting about at least getting some range time with them. __________________ ACNT: *"Always Carry; Never Tell"*

February 14th, 2008, 08:44 AM	#10
coffeecup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cadiz,Ky Posts: 585	Guys, I live on Lake Barkley in Western Ky. and spend a LOT of time on the water and in all kinds of weather. For that reason I seal all my carry ammo with a sealant I got from Midway a few years ago. It didnt cost much and provides one less thing to worry about. Wonder if clear nail polish would work?????

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