Gurss thats what I get for trying to type with a Dachshund on my lap. Heres what I was trying to state. My apologies
Most of us that do rotate ammo probably change more than needed That said, My Agency changes out every 90 days and u used ammo in the is is3d case at the 5 year mark for training and qualifications. For my off duty stuff I change about every year If its a gun (primarily one that doesn't get the taken in and out constantly. Like a Model 15 revolver and another gun we keep I rarely change them out but maybe 5 year mark. But they aren't getring cycled or loaded/unloaded either
Gurss thats what I get for trying to type with a Dachshund on my lap. Heres what I was trying to state. My apologies
Most of us that do rotate ammo probably change more than needed That said, My Agency changes out every 90 days and u used ammo in the is is3d case at the 5 year mark for training and qualifications. For my off duty stuff I change about every year If its a gun (primarily one that doesn't get the taken in and out constantly. Like a Model 15 revolver and another gun we keep I rarely change them out but maybe 5 year mark. But they aren't getring cycled or loaded/unloaded either
Is this the same dog that ate your homework? lol
I've had most all my SD ammo for the same period of time. What I carry varies on the weapon I'm carrying.
I have some 15 yr old ammo (approx) I'm still using. It's been stored properly.
My 1911s seem to have the oldest ammo. IF It's still nice and shiny I don't worry about it. I do have to watch out for short rounds after removing and rechambering multiple times. I've had .45acp almost 1/8" shorter than recommended OAL due to rechambering too often.
I haven't had any issues on my SD carry ammo. Ever. I do use the barrel drop test occasionally when I pull down my SD guns for cleaning, maintenance, and inspection. This usually done more out of boredom than out of necessity.
I should know better than put this in print but I've got some .45acp fmj from 1952 in some of my mags in my shoulder rig. I have a lot of this ammo and I've probably fired over 5K rounds. NO problems. Again, my ammo has been properly stored. It's fired off soon if I get it wet or in the winter if I'm in and out with a lot of temperature change. I worry about condensation with it.
I still shoot frequently. Bottom line... I don't worry about the age of my ammo. SD or practice.
Sadly...my 'annual' ammo trade-out is done on January 1st...old habit from many years ago!
This got me thinking on maybe doing it every 6 months...
January 1st and July 4th seem to be pretty good dates for me to be able to remember consistently!
Which brought me to the next question, "How old some of the ammo in my house???"
I went through and looked and I still have some from the late '90's that's still hanging around...
Including some of the original Black Talon stuff in .357 magnum...but I've also got some of the newer T-Series ammo!
Well we have some that must be at least 40 years or older. One of these days I am going to try to date it. My wife inherited it from her Grandfather.
Ammunition does not have a "use by" date or shelf life. Unless physically damaged it does not cease to be functional. My daily carry ammo was carefully assembled by me in 1990. I have absolutely no doubt it will fire just fine. That said - I would never place that kind of faith in factory produced ammunition after seeing rounds with no flash hole on the case and no powder from major brand names.
Still using up my surplus. View attachment 89364