woollyback 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've started getting my wildfowling gear together this week ready for the new season and while ratching out my non toxic shells I've noticed a few have a little rust on the brass. What do you do if your shells get a little rusty, are they now useless on the grounds or safety or are they still fine to use? Cheers, WoollyBack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edenman 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) hi woolyback you could give the brass a scrub with a wire brush if you are worried about them.there isnt too much you can do about the rust just one of those things with coastal wildfowling main thing you have to watch for is the shot rusting in the wad because the pellets can fuse together making it a solid shot very dangerous.every now and then i will cut a cart up to see if its got rusty pellets if it does you can kind of assume the rest will so i cut them up and bin them just to be on the safe side Edited August 21, 2009 by edenman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 8 Bore Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 hi woolyback you could give the brass a scrub with a wire brush if you are worried about them.there isnt too much you can do about the rust just one of those things with coastal wildfowling main thing you have to watch for is the shot rusting in the wad because the pellets can fuse together making it a solid shot very dangerous.every now and then i will cut a cart up to see if its got rusty pellets if it does you can kind of assume the rest will so i cut them up and bin them just to be on the safe side Which non toxic are they before you cut them up? Plastic cases no doubt? Maybe just the 'brass' been exposed to some moisture? Which can happen to any cartridge exposed to the elements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest john5 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've started getting my wildfowling gear together this week ready for the new season and while ratching out my non toxic shells I've noticed a few have a little rust on the brass. What do you do if your shells get a little rusty, are they now useless on the grounds or safety or are they still fine to use? Cheers, WoollyBack most definately useless now mate , i will PM my address and you can post them to me and i will disspose of them in a safe manner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
edenman 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 sorry i meant my steel carts are the ones i cut up i should have been clearer sorry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woollyback 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 The main of my cartridges are hevi shot, 2 3/4 and 3 inch. Also have some of the multi shot, steel/tungsten mix. The worst ones I've chopped up and disposed. Its only light rust on the brass thats all. Given them a light rub with wire wool and they look alot better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Pinkfoot Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) The main of my cartridges are hevi shot, 2 3/4 and 3 inch. Also have some of the multi shot, steel/tungsten mix. The worst ones I've chopped up and disposed. Its only light rust on the brass thats all. Given them a light rub with wire wool and they look alot better. They will be fine, I have even bought some Hevishot cartridges that had a little staining on the brass. Edited August 23, 2009 by Pinkfoot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AL BUNDY 45 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 throw the lot in the fire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
v-max 2 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 The main of my cartridges are hevi shot, 2 3/4 and 3 inch. Also have some of the multi shot, steel/tungsten mix. The worst ones I've chopped up and disposed. Its only light rust on the brass thats all. Given them a light rub with wire wool and they look alot better. There is nowt wrong with them just get scotch bright pad which you will have for dishes etc or send them to me to dispose of for you. You must have to much money to chop them up for a bit rust. throw the lot in the fire. That is the worst advice i have ever seen given you trying to kill people DO NOT PUT IN FIRE water is best to destroy them ie wetting the powder & primer knackers the cartridge you are a crazy cookie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest john5 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 The main of my cartridges are hevi shot, 2 3/4 and 3 inch. Also have some of the multi shot, steel/tungsten mix. The worst ones I've chopped up and disposed. Its only light rust on the brass thats all. Given them a light rub with wire wool and they look alot better. There is nowt wrong with them just get scotch bright pad which you will have for dishes etc or send them to me to dispose of for you. You must have to much money to chop them up for a bit rust. throw the lot in the fire. That is the worst advice i have ever seen given you trying to kill people DO NOT PUT IN FIRE water is best to destroy them ie wetting the powder & primer knackers the cartridge you are a crazy cookie. i asked first so go away , dont give them to him he's a jock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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