question k98 ammo

[michelbrecht]

it is dangerous to fire original ww2 k98 ammunition what could then happen? I've heard that the sleeve can rupture ?my brother has shot with original ammunition and went perfectly... please information thanks

[jujuy]

What happens nothing, but better use brass ammo than stell cases.

it is dangerous to fire original ww2 k98 ammunition what could then happen? I've heard that the sleeve can rupture ?my brother has shot with original ammunition and went perfectly... please information thanks

[juoneen]

There is lots of different ammo . Some for specific purposes, although there is a percentage of misfires in every batch of old . I used to have a bucket of water to throw misfires in , but the safest way to shoot is to learn to reload and be sure you are safe. Not everyone is cut out to learn to reload , but if you fire Brendan primers be sure to clean th rifle good before putting it away. ( highly corrosive )
Watch where you point the rifle after misfires as they can go off and someone could end up a ww2 casualty. Shooting old ammo is not without its risks.

[michelbrecht]

ammo

I've heard that old ammunition can rupture and explode in the chamber of a gun? is this correct ? the gun also broken probably I think?

[MP41]

The first thing to do is to check your rifle. I'm assuming you shooting a WW2 K98 or similar rifle? If so, take it to a gunsmith to check the head spacing.

Next is to check the ammo. As mentioned brass cases are usually best. But no matter the type of casings, check them for damage or corrosion. If either are found, don't use them.

Also, most WW2 German ammo is corrosive, so if using that, be sure to clean your rifle extremely well.

Finally, if you don't already have training, I'd recommend taking a firearms safety course.

Good luck, be safe, and remember, keep them in the 10 ring!

Matt

[Wilhelm]

I would not shoot any WWII ammo these days. Just too old.