Is This Something New? Or Has It Always Been Like This?

**7998** · October 24th, 2009, 04:24 PM

I was checking the prices on some ammo on Cabelas site and found something I never noticed before. When I opened up particular links, listed under the "Item Notes" I found the following.

"Due to a change to current production ammunition by the manufacturer, the bullet/case mouth and the primer are not sealed.
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Does this mean the shelf life is decreased? And why would they do this?
Or has the ammo not been sealed for some time?

**ungawa** · October 24th, 2009, 05:33 PM

What ammo? Most ammo is NOT sealed at the primer or case mouth. It should not affect proper storage. It is to protect against excessive exposure to water (and maybe long-term chambering in weapons where there may be oil or solvent). In my experience only military and some premium defensive ammo is sealed, but my experience is limited to certain types of firearms.

**Guns4Fun** · October 24th, 2009, 05:46 PM

My guess is wolf 7.62x39. I think they stopped sealing it a little while back.

OP it wont hurt anything. Just don't go swimming with your rifle / ammo

**max384** · October 24th, 2009, 07:13 PM

Just what Ungawa said. Most ammo isn't sealed unless it's military ammo. Don't store it in the pool and you should be okay.

**levib** · October 24th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by max384

Just what Ungawa said. Most ammo isn't sealed unless it's military ammo. Don't store it in the pool and you should be okay.

Hm, going to have to rethink my storage strategy.

**smithwessn** · October 24th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by max384

Don't store it in the pool and you should be okay.

Dammit. Time to find a new hiding spot.

**7998** · October 25th, 2009, 10:50 AM

Yes Guns4fun it was Wolf. Thanks guys for not flaming me too much.
Its just lately when I see the the word "due to a CHANGE " I get a little nervous.