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KY, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2020 5:32:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: byzantine]
Yesterday I opened a box of my White Feather 308 ammo that has been in an ammo can since I bought it new at Vendors Row at The National Matches. I was surprised to find that 16 rounds were horribly corroded. I pulled a bullet, and the gunpowder smelled acidic and seemed wet. I tried to get it out with a wire, but I doubt if one gram came out. The rest was stuck inside. There is some kind of chemical reaction taking place. I pulled a bullet from a "good" round, and that powder was damp, and also smelled. The inside of that box had TMC96 WF175-003. I have another box marked TMC96 WF175-001. That box looks good. I'm going to dispose of the rounds. Has anyone checked their WF ammo lately? Has anyone had a problem with their ammo becoming corroded? I'm really disappointed, however the box is still in great shape for display.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2020 8:44:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By byzantine: Yesterday I opened a box of my White Feather 308 ammo that has been in an ammo can since I bought it new at Vendors Row at The National Matches. I was surprised to find that 16 rounds were horribly corroded. I pulled a bullet, and the gunpowder smelled acidic and seemed wet. I tried to get it out with a wire, but I doubt if one gram came out. The rest was stuck inside. There is some kind of chemical reaction taking place. I pulled a bullet from a "good" round, and that powder was damp, and also smelled. The inside of that box had TMC96 WF175-003. I have another box marked TMC96 WF175-001. That box looks good. I'm going to dispose of the rounds. Has anyone checked their WF ammo lately? Has anyone had a problem with their ammo becoming corroded? I'm really disappointed, however the box is still in great shape for display. I wish I knew how to add pictures. I think people would be shocked at how corroded this ammo is. 2) U/L the photo to an image hosting service. (I like imgur dot com) 3) Copy the URL of the image on the host website. 4) In your post, place the cursor where you want to put the image. 5) Click the image icon above. 6) Paste the image URL into the dialogue box and then click "Submit". This will put the link into your post 7) Then at the bottom of the reply window, click "Submit". 
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KY, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2020 11:25:28 PM EDT
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Thanks for the help, Reorx!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2020 11:49:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By byzantine: Thanks for the help, Reorx!  Can't wait to see the pics... 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2020 11:54:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Reorx]
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Just noticed your edit on your first post... but you didn't use the picture icon at the top of the window (blue highlight)... Fixed >>>
    P.S.: WOW! Never seen reactivity / corrosion like that!... |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 8:26:55 AM EDT
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I have a box or two somewhere but bought them for the cool factor anyways so even if corroded it doesn't both me. Will have to go see if I can find them and check.
Also you can direct upload pics here too. When posting look down below the text box and you will see a box that says "Click Here to Attach an Image from your Media Library to this Post". Click on that and when the box pops up click on select file and then upload and the file will be saved in there so you can post it on other posts too. Easier than posting on another site and linking. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2020 9:53:55 AM EDT
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Thanks for getting those pictures posted. I tried for an hour to figure that out. Maybe I'm getting to old to figure this techincal stuff figured out......
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2020 1:45:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By byzantine: Thanks for getting those pictures posted. I tried for an hour to figure that out. Maybe I'm getting to old to figure this techincal stuff figured out......  |
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Posted: 5/16/2020 8:50:33 PM EDT
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Wow.
I am sorry to hear this. I remember this ammo back then. I am amazed the powder is so clumped together. |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 5/23/2020 4:20:21 PM EDT
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Guaranteed to be Vihtavuori powder. This is known to happen. Not a good powder for long term storage. It will deteriorate after 15-20 years. Sealing primers and case mouth helps keep the chemical stabilizers from escaping.
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