Lets "not" get shot in the head.....

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Lets "not" get shot in the head.....

Hello all,

I have an important question I think that should be covered. Most of us have dug live bullet rounds.... Now these things scare me.... Some what rusted live bullets, sitting in a box over my head as I sleep. I would like to know what I do with these things. My one friend says rebury them but.... I don't think that's such a good Idea. I saw somewhere you can take them apart but. I don't know how to do that.

So the question is what do I/we do with them. The last thing I want is one going off and shooting me in the head as I sleep. What do we do with them, or how do we take them apart?

Thanks all,
Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[stefen]

Re: Lets "not" get shot in the head.....

Taked them to the Police or Fire Department who will dispose of them.

 

[Sandman]

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Taked them to the Police or Fire Department who will dispose of them.

This is the best way to dispose of ammo and it is free.

 

[Scott (Mich)]

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I do not believe that you would be in too much danger.

One time years ago I went up to my dad's deer camp where he and his buddies were sitting around the fire. I heard a pop pop pop and a few of the fellows jumped up. One of the guys had thrown some 22 shells into the fire to scare the other fellows. They didn't seem to be worried about being hurt. I myself thought it was dangerous at the time.

How much powder is in a bullet? As much as a fire cracker? It is quite possible that a bullet will just blow the casing apart kind of like a metal fire cracker, but with less explosive force.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

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Scott... Its dangerous, live bullets going off can send the lead shot in any direction. The fire case most of the bullets would go into the surrounding wood or ground but. One could have very easy gone up and got one of you in the "head" and today's topic is lets NOT get shot in the head.

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[aa battery]

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found a few 50 cal at the airbase i been doing and the National Guard said just throw um in the trash. I dunno

 

[jeff of pa]

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I know people who just take 2 Pair of Pliars
& Twist the bullet Out.

I personally Keep them live & throw them In a bin where I save live ammo.

To me Taking the lead & Power out
Is like removing the fireing Pin from an Old Gun.

Turns it into a toy.

or like taking the 357 from a chevy
and letting it sit without an engine.

Just my opinion, Living on the edge.

Jeff

 

[mtntrekr2]

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You can always do what I do with the live ammo I find. Put it in a
baggie and keep it in your car or truck. When you stop for your
morning coffee and you see the cops in there hand them the ammo and
ask if they can dispose of it for you. If any questions are asked it is
usually why and all I say is I found them metal detecting the local park.
They have never told me no or I had to file papers or anything else.
This is the safest thing to do.The brass shells are not worth the price of
one going bang whine you were trying to take it apart. And even if you
pull the round out and dump the powder you are still left with a shell
that has a live primer in it.

Just my thoughts
Joe

 

[Kentucky Kache]

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I've heard that if the shell is not in the gun, most of the energy is dispersed in the hull end. The hull being lighter than the bullet, it makes sense. Who knows, I'd still be careful.

 

[Huck Mucus]

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I've heard that if the shell is not in the gun, most of the energy is dispersed in the hull end. The hull being lighter than the bullet, it makes sense. Who knows, I'd still be careful.

You are correct. The bullet will not fly off like it would if fired from a chamber/barrel. However, the shell casing (usually brass) can rip apart and put your eye out, or worse.

If you find a live round, check it out. If it's modern crap, give it to someone like me. If it's an original .44 Henry Rim Fire, then you should probably just give it to some one like me too. Just kidding. The point is, *some* ammo has some collector's value. Check at your local gun show.

 

[hollowpointred]

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I've heard that if the shell is not in the gun, most of the energy is dispersed in the hull end. The hull being lighter than the bullet, it makes sense. Who knows, I'd still be careful.

this is true.the barrell of the gun is what causes the bullet to have velocity. you dont have much to worry about. the bullet isnt going to go off unless you strike the firing pin. i wouldnt disarm it if i were you. you could create a spark somehow and ignite the powder. if it really bothers you follow the advice about the police. they will take it.

 

[bakergeol]

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Of course you could put it in your truck as a spare headlight fuse as these guys did.



Two local men were seriously injured when their pickup truck left the road and struck a tree near Cotton Patch on State Highway 38 early Monday morning. Woodruff County deputy Dovey Snyder reported the accident shortly after midnight Monday. Thurston Poole, 33, of Des Arc and Billy Ray Wallis, 38, of Little Rock are listed in serious condition at Baptist Medical Center. The accident occurred as the two men were returning to Des Arc after a frog-gigging trip. On an overcast Sunday night, Poole's pick-up truck headlights malfunctioned. The two men concluded that the headlight fuse on the older model truck had burned out. As a replacement fuse was not available, Wallis noticed that the .22 caliber bullet from his pistol fit perfectly into the fuse box next to the steering wheel column. After inserting the bullet, the headlights again began to operate properly and the two men proceeded toward the White River bridge. After traveling about 20 miles and just before crossing the river, the bullet apparently overheated, discharged and struck Poole in the right testicle. The vehicle swerved sharply right exiting the pavement and striking a tree. Poole suffered only minor cuts and abrasions from the accident, but will require surgery to repair the other wound. Wallis sustained a broken clavicle and was treated and released.

"Thank God we weren't on that bridge when Thurston shot his balls off or we might both be dead" stated Wallis.

"I've been a trooper for ten years in this part of the world, but this is a first for me. I can't believe that those two would admit how this accident happened," said Snyder. Upon being notified of the wreck, Lavinia, Poole's wife asked how many frogs the boys had caught and did anyone get them from the truck.

George

 

[EDDE]

Re: Lets "not" get shot in the head.....

Scott... Its dangerous, live bullets going off can send the lead shot in any direction. The fire case most of the bullets would go into the surrounding wood or ground but. One could have very easy gone up and got one of you in the "head" and today's topic is lets NOT get shot in the head.

Keep @ it and HH!!

hes right you know bullets have been known to just for NO reason to go when no loaded in a gun

OH MY GOD MY pile of mail just attacked me and paper cut me
MEDIC!!!!!!!
dude get a clue

 

[The.Boomer]

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I say go to a deserted location, start a fire, throw the ammo in and run like He!!.

P.S. Don't ferget to go back after a little while to pee the fire out, you should have plenty of that kind of ammo stored up by then.

 

[foot69]

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We used to put .3030 shells in a vice and shoot the primers with an air rifle..
Made a big bang but didnt put any holes in the tin walls. You would need to be unlucky to get shot in the head from a live round, BUT be very careful. Personally All my live ammo is in a secure safe under lock and key..

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

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OHIO, probably you are in more danger from handling the oxidized lead and copper than from any possible explosion (?)

It is common practice for reloaders to extract the projectile from un wanted, or incorrctly assembled cartridges by an inertial device similar to a hammer. The cartridge is held by it's base with the projectile facing outwards, then it is given a good swing as if you were setting a nail. T

The lead projectile simply slides out of the cartridge by inertia, leaving the case in perfect condition while the powder can be salvaged if wanted..The lead projectile is, of course, recast into another projectile.

Try this --->

http://cgi.ebay.com/RCBS-DILLON-BUL...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Don Jose de La Mancha

p.s. Huck don't be soo greedy, can't we split them?

 

[scubamike]

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Of course you could put it in your truck as a spare headlight fuse as these guys did.



Two local men were seriously injured when their pickup truck left the road and struck a tree near Cotton Patch on State Highway 38 early Monday morning. Woodruff County deputy Dovey Snyder reported the accident shortly after midnight Monday. Thurston Poole, 33, of Des Arc and Billy Ray Wallis, 38, of Little Rock are listed in serious condition at Baptist Medical Center. The accident occurred as the two men were returning to Des Arc after a frog-gigging trip. On an overcast Sunday night, Poole's pick-up truck headlights malfunctioned. The two men concluded that the headlight fuse on the older model truck had burned out. As a replacement fuse was not available, Wallis noticed that the .22 caliber bullet from his pistol fit perfectly into the fuse box next to the steering wheel column. After inserting the bullet, the headlights again began to operate properly and the two men proceeded toward the White River bridge. After traveling about 20 miles and just before crossing the river, the bullet apparently overheated, discharged and struck Poole in the right testicle. The vehicle swerved sharply right exiting the pavement and striking a tree. Poole suffered only minor cuts and abrasions from the accident, but will require surgery to repair the other wound. Wallis sustained a broken clavicle and was treated and released.

"Thank God we weren't on that bridge when Thurston shot his balls off or we might both be dead" stated Wallis.

"I've been a trooper for ten years in this part of the world, but this is a first for me. I can't believe that those two would admit how this accident happened," said Snyder. Upon being notified of the wreck, Lavinia, Poole's wife asked how many frogs the boys had caught and did anyone get them from the truck.

George

Maybe his injury will keep him from breeding....I hope.

 

[stefen]

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Jeez!

Thank God the gene pool providers were temporarily out of order...

Good for barroom bets though

 

[Dirt Dobber]

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My goodness at the crazy replys. (Just my opinion Guys) . When in doubt call a pro. D.D.

 

[mpostma]

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I still haven't heard how many frogs they got!
If they hadn't provided names I would have wondered if I knew them.
Mark