Are these rounds serviceable?

yeeyee

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On the 8th of November I purchased a 1000 round case of 40s&w from another member here. There was no mention of water damage in the listing. Today I opened the case to transfer them to an ammo can and found out that 8 of the 20 boxes have water damage and the casings have some corrosion.

These rounds would only be used as plinking/training ammo.

Are these rounds usable/serviceable?

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

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I’d put them in a rotary tumbler with lizard bedding and let it run until they look like new.

Won’t work well in a vibratory tumbler designed for brass, they are to heavy.

No, doing this won’t materially change the burn rate of the power.
 
Was the case still sealed? If so, no signs of water damage to the outer box?

I’d bring it to the attention of the seller. Nothing may come if it, but they need to know.
 
BigWaylon said:
Was the case still sealed? If so, no signs of water damage to the outer box?

I’d bring it to the attention of the seller. Nothing may come if it, but they need to know.
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The case was sealed (cardboard, tape) unopened. The outer cardboard has a bit of wavyness like it's been transported a few times, if that makes sense. But no visible water stains. The outer cardboard case, boxes, and ammo smells like laundry detergent.

I did let the seller know, he just said he didn't know. 🤷

If it goes bang it's a lesson learned... Open and inspect sealed cases of privately purchased ammo.

If it doesn't go bang it's a slightly more expensive lesson learned. Anyone want to buy 40s&w keychains? 😅

Thank you to those who have replied.
 
Send them back to the manufacturer. Ask them to pull the bullets, re-prime, and.....just kidding.

Range ammo? Shoot it up.
 
If it seats, it yeets (as the reddit kids like to say).

Just be ready to stop a string of fire if you get a squib, but otherwise I wouldn't hesitate to shoot them as is. I run glocks though, so I have poor taste in everything and bad judgement.
 
yeeyee said:
If it goes bang it's a lesson learned... Open and inspect sealed cases of privately purchased ammo.
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Yesterday evening I fired 50 of the most corroded rounds I could find. Good news! They all went bang.

I was just worried water got through between the projectile and case or the primer and case and I had a 1000 round case of unfinished keychains.
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Thank y'all.
 
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