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Posted: 1/27/2006 12:07:36 PM EDT
How important is it to have ammo that is crimped and sealed in a military/SHTF environment? Is bullet setback in a non-cannelured/crimped bullet a significant hazard or more of a white elephant? Finally, how will non-sealed ammo stand up to high humidity, not necessarily submersion, just typical summer moisture and such?
Link Posted: 1/27/2006 12:29:51 PM EDT
[#1]
I have seen bullet setback in a buddy's SP-1 AR.  If it has happened to me, there were no consequences.  In general, crimping of combat ammo is probably a good idea.  I doubt if just humidity would ruin non-sealed ammo.  I've never bother to seal hunting ammo and it has never been a problem.  Immersion in water would be a different question though.  JMHO.

Jeff
Link Posted: 1/27/2006 1:25:21 PM EDT
[#2]
I think primer crimp is important also.
Link Posted: 1/28/2006 1:29:47 PM EDT
[#3]
Link Posted: 1/28/2006 2:20:11 PM EDT
[#4]
+1 Trust Uncle Sam on this one...

Rmpl
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