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The other main thing to look for when you're examining ammo is going to be any sort of discoloration or corrosion on the outside. If there's any green-ish gray patina on the outside, then the round is probably past its sell-by date and needs to go.

Ammunition doesn't really ?expire? in the same way as batteries or other things with more specific functional life spans do. But it's possible for gunpowder to have a loss of potency over time, which could present some potential risks if you use older ammo.

Characteristics of ?Bad? Ammo Bent bullet or bent case. Bullet ?Setback? down in the case. Cracked Casing. Corroded Casing and Bullet from Water Damage. Manufactured Round with No Primer. Rusted and Corroded Ammo Storage Case ? a Sign. White, Chalky Ammo Corrosion from Moisture.

Although most manufacturers recommend not using ammo older than ten years, it's better to be safe than sorry. After a few years, use those older rounds at the first opportunity, maybe getting some practice in at the shooting range.

Generally, yes. If factory centerfire cartridges are stored in a dry, cool place with low humidity, preferably in an airtight container, they can have an amazingly long shelf life. Many ballistics experts who have shot tens of thousands of rounds over the years report shooting 20- to 50-year-old ammo with no problems.

Ammunition doesn't really ?expire? in the same way as batteries or other things with more specific functional life spans do. But it's possible for gunpowder to have a loss of potency over time, which could present some potential risks if you use older ammo.

In terms of shelf life, ammunition generally doesn't expire or go bad. Many manufacturers will list an expiration date of ten years past the manufacturer date, but that's more for legal reasons than it is for safety reasons. If it's stored correctly, then there's no real known limit to how long you can keep ammunition.