Hi mate. I clean my shells with that cream we use to polish silver spoons, knives etc. Of course mine are not in that bad condition but that doesnt matter. I wouldnt want to rub with any kind of oil or liquid because in my opinion it could go in the gun powder as time pass slowly. Oil can move anywhere as time pass plus i dont know if it is chemical safe for the plastic part of the shell. Any cream that is made for silver items polishing makes miracles, it makes it so shiny even more when its brand new. Peace..
So the problem and danger u run into is water will get into the shell wet the powder, and the primer pops and the wad gets stuck in your barrel, pump, or auto quick follow up shot not realizing the gun barrel is jammed up..... BLOWS UP ON U!
p g that’s a good point. These shells weren’t submerged per say. It’s just mostly surface level rust. Most modern shells are quite water tight as well. If you’re concerned about the steel/lead shot, you could always cut one open to be safe.
Is it valuable? I might consider bringing it to a gunsmith. Otherwise, start with the oil and patches. See if rust comes off that way without using steel wool yet.
I just stumbled upon an old ammo can, that like an idiot I placed on the floor of a storage building. It was packed with expensive OO buck and many of them hae some corrosion on the brass. I'm just curious of one thing. Their have been stories of penetrating oils leaking in around the primer and killing it. Has that been a problem? Or is it just that you do it quickly, wipe it off, and everythign is fine? I'll probably use your method anyway--the ammo is already compromised so I might as well use it up. On the range at least, not sure I would trust it for a critical role (like HD). Thanks for the info. I spent enough on the ammo, I'd hate to throw it away.
I’d give it a go. Use it on a rag and clean it up. Put the bad ones in a box and bring it to the police station. I’ve fired all these shells now. None of the ones I kept failed. I had a couple cycling issues in my semi though. Fail to eject. But all fired. No problems in the pump or over under.
Wow good video. I like the “subscribe if you want to” well sir maybe. I just might. I actually hunt in California marsh and some of the spots close to the salt water inlet of the SF bay so my shells get rusty from my tears after I shoot a diver. I have so many shells to clean and restore now, and with the price and availability of ammo the way it is. I just might do this between hunts or in the early off season. Thanks again
I used to think shotgun shell bases were just brass, but it seems like almost all brands switched to mild steel with brass washes. Kind of disappointed. While I'm not a water foul hunter, I wonder if I should wipe down all of my shot-shells when coming back from patrol.
@@trevordux9373 yes. No problem. Shot a ton of them. I’m a waterfowl hunter. Our shells always get wet. Sometimes they don’t cycle, but never unsafe. Just make sure you aren’t shooting anything with pitting in the metal.
@@trevordux9373 I look at the brass part of the shell after I clean. If the rust has corroded the brass part and caused pitting (like potholes) then I don’t use it. If it’s surface rust, I think it’s fine personally.
Hi mate. I clean my shells with that cream we use to polish silver spoons, knives etc. Of course mine are not in that bad condition but that doesnt matter. I wouldnt want to rub with any kind of oil or liquid because in my opinion it could go in the gun powder as time pass slowly. Oil can move anywhere as time pass plus i dont know if it is chemical safe for the plastic part of the shell. Any cream that is made for silver items polishing makes miracles, it makes it so shiny even more when its brand new. Peace..
What about using air hose and blowing the liquid out of primer
So the problem and danger u run into is water will get into the shell wet the powder, and the primer pops and the wad gets stuck in your barrel, pump, or auto quick follow up shot not realizing the gun barrel is jammed up..... BLOWS UP ON U!
@@tlpoutdoorsman that would be bad.
I would be worried about the rust on the BBs and the damage that may do to the barrel.
p g that’s a good point. These shells weren’t submerged per say. It’s just mostly surface level rust. Most modern shells are quite water tight as well. If you’re concerned about the steel/lead shot, you could always cut one open to be safe.
Would this also apply to rusted almost 100 year old surplus steel rifle ammo?
Is it valuable? I might consider bringing it to a gunsmith. Otherwise, start with the oil and patches. See if rust comes off that way without using steel wool yet.
@@grindfestoutdoors Not really any value, just some 8x56r that I bought hoping to shoot
E135, I would start with steel wool and oil and get all the rust off then.
What chemical did you apply?
Dirk Deata bore scrubber or gun oil.
I just stumbled upon an old ammo can, that like an idiot I placed on the floor of a storage building. It was packed with expensive OO buck and many of them hae some corrosion on the brass. I'm just curious of one thing. Their have been stories of penetrating oils leaking in around the primer and killing it. Has that been a problem? Or is it just that you do it quickly, wipe it off, and everythign is fine? I'll probably use your method anyway--the ammo is already compromised so I might as well use it up. On the range at least, not sure I would trust it for a critical role (like HD). Thanks for the info. I spent enough on the ammo, I'd hate to throw it away.
I’d give it a go. Use it on a rag and clean it up. Put the bad ones in a box and bring it to the police station.
I’ve fired all these shells now. None of the ones I kept failed. I had a couple cycling issues in my semi though. Fail to eject. But all fired. No problems in the pump or over under.
If it was not for a bad shotgun shell lord humongous would have been toast , in the road warrior ...
Lol. Epic.
If you had a dry vibratory tumbler. You could throw in a box at a time and leave it overnight.
Good to know. Would be less work for sure.
I do the same but after awhile,i bought a 1" brass copper pipe cleaner that attached to a drill and it worked wonders! Hope this help!🦆🔥
Good idea!
I need to clean some shells. Thanks for the vid. Very helpful
AB173 happy to help!
me too:)
Wow good video. I like the “subscribe if you want to” well sir maybe. I just might. I actually hunt in California marsh and some of the spots close to the salt water inlet of the SF bay so my shells get rusty from my tears after I shoot a diver. I have so many shells to clean and restore now, and with the price and availability of ammo the way it is. I just might do this between hunts or in the early off season. Thanks again
Lol!
You’re welcome. I cry when I shoot a mergie!
I use glass paper
Ya use them before they rust ! Hahaha
Hahahahah
I have some with rust around primer how do you discard them?
Is it save to open crimp dump shot pull wad and dump powder?
Just bring them to your closest police station. I leave them in the truck, then go in and tell them you have old ammunition to dispose of.
@@grindfestoutdoors Thank you
Throw into a fire
I used to think shotgun shell bases were just brass, but it seems like almost all brands switched to mild steel with brass washes. Kind of disappointed. While I'm not a water foul hunter, I wonder if I should wipe down all of my shot-shells when coming back from patrol.
It would help if they get wet at all.
Can't you take a toothbrush to the primer , or brass cleaning brush ??
You could try. I just don’t feel that messing with the primer is safe. If there is corrosion in the primer, not a good idea.
So do I use solvent carbon cleaner or oil to just run em down
Start with gun oil and an old t shirt.
SKOL BROTHER !
sir your voice is not clear in this video
I apologize. What did you miss? I can explain.
Thank you. Learned a lot from this video.
Ari Potash you’re welcome! Thanks for posting.
The gunpowder is still active after sitting in water long enough to completely rust over?
Most shells are sealed.
I wish you could show a test shot
Pretty sure they’re all gone at this point. Used up the last of the lead #5 last year. Maybe a couple slugs left.
@@grindfestoutdoors will they still shoot if there’s a small amount of rust on the metal?
@@trevordux9373 yes. No problem. Shot a ton of them. I’m a waterfowl hunter. Our shells always get wet.
Sometimes they don’t cycle, but never unsafe.
Just make sure you aren’t shooting anything with pitting in the metal.
@@grindfestoutdoors holes you mean right? And thank you very much for the knowledge and advice. I was about to throw out about 70 shells
@@trevordux9373 I look at the brass part of the shell after I clean. If the rust has corroded the brass part and caused pitting (like potholes) then I don’t use it. If it’s surface rust, I think it’s fine personally.