Old ammo disposal?

[SubChaser]

I have a few boxes of old, unshootable ammo in various calibers. We have a dumpster owned by the trash collection service we use, but the instructions list several prohibited items including ammo.
I think my best option may be to dig a small hole and bury said rounds.
Any other suggestions?

 

[Old_Me]

I have a few boxes of old, unshootable ammo in various calibers. We have a dumpster owned by the trash collection service we use, but the instructions list several prohibited items including ammo.
I think my best option may be to dig a small hole and bury said rounds.
Any other suggestions?

check with any local/state police.

if they cannot use it, they should have a better way to dispose of it, like letting the bomb squad have at it????

 

[C. Sumpin]

Never dispose of "old, unshootable" ammo, store it until needed for IED, either for fun or necessity.

 

[Recusant]

Find someone that handloads. Sometimes they are able to pull the bullets and use the components.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I am just dumbfounded that ammo some how doesn't get shot.

Isnt that grounds for man card removal or turn in your guns for Airsoft ?

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Boats have been all the rage the past few years, if you’re in landlocked state digging a hole on your property may be your best option. You might be able to donate to local firearms instructors that could use it in their class for pulling and reloading.
Definitely do not throw in the waste stream.

 

[TidalWave]

I have a few boxes of old, unshootable ammo in various calibers. We have a dumpster owned by the trash collection service we use, but the instructions list several prohibited items including ammo.
I think my best option may be to dig a small hole and bury said rounds.
Any other suggestions?

How old, and what condition are the boxes in?
Any chance it’d be something someone would display someday ?

 

[Pitdogg2]

Burn it.....

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Burn it.....

 

[HansGruber]

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Actually, if you’ve got a burn barrel…it’s a good solution.

Since the force of the detonation isn’t channeled by the gun barrel/chamber, all that happens is the case splits and/or just pops the bullet out of the case. There’s no force behind it at all.

I wouldn’t stand around right by the burn barrel, though.

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Umm ok.
I’ll pass on being the morning tool box safety subject .
Burning it in a barrel is not the safest way to dispose of it.

 

[HansGruber]

Umm ok.
I’ll pass on being the morning tool box safety subject .
Burning it in a barrel is not the safest way to dispose of it.

I’ve burned ammo before, up to 26.5mm flares with dud primers…

All you get is a “pop” that’s not even firecracker loud, and (in the case of the flares) a bunch of red smoke (red star shell).

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Good for you. Lots of people have done stupid crap before . That does not mean it is necessarily safe.

 

[BobM]

I have a few boxes of old, unshootable ammo in various calibers. We have a dumpster owned by the trash collection service we use, but the instructions list several prohibited items including ammo.
I think my best option may be to dig a small hole and bury said rounds.
Any other suggestions?

Usually give old ammo into local law enforcement to dispose of. Be aware, some are actually closed to public, I'd call 1st.
- Possibly give old or unwanted ammo to a gun range if they'll take it.

Burying ammo? - Do you know who or what's going to find it or when?
Out of sight may be out of mind, but it isn't always best or safe.

 

[HansGruber]

Good for you. Lots of people have done stupid crap before . That does not mean it is necessarily safe.

If you truly think it’s dangerous, that means you have a severe lack of understanding how firearms work.

Just sayin’.

 

[SaltyMonkey]

“It’s’ safe but….”
Yeah right. Whatever

 

[Recusant]

My father-in-law used to purchase surplus military stuff at the Defense Supply Center located just south of Richmond. I can remember seeing 55 gallon drums full of brass casings of various calibers that had been burned. Lead melts at about 200 degrees which would allow the gun powder to burn but probably not explode. However I've never had a reason to put this theory to practice. Ammo doesn't get the chance to get that old at my house.

 

[SubChaser]

I am just dumbfounded that ammo some how doesn't get shot.

Isnt that grounds for man card removal or turn in your guns for Airsoft ?

This stuff has been stored away for over 20 years. Most is for guns that I no longer own, and could not shoot now due to physical limitations. The rest is badly corroded. I would not want to be responsible for anyone being hurt or damaging their firearm(s).

 

[SubChaser]

I’ve burned ammo before, up to 26.5mm flares with dud primers…

All you get is a “pop” that’s not even firecracker loud, and (in the case of the flares) a bunch of red smoke (red star shell).

Burning it is not an option.

 

[SubChaser]

How old, and what condition are the boxes in?
Any chance it’d be something someone would display someday ?

Nothing rare.