redlevel
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I was getting concerned about my stash of .22lr ammo, so I started searching some of my storage spots I haven’t checked in a while. I came across two bricks of Remington Cyclone. Look close at the purchase date on the carton: 12-93. What’s that, nearly 28 years? I wondered how good it would be. I decided to try it in a couple of Ruger handguns, a recently purchased LCRX, and an SR22 I have had for a few years.
Out of 50 rounds through the revolver, there was one ftf, and it fired on the second hammer strike. I only did one magazine in the little auto, and all ten rounds fired. Other than the one ftf, there were no hitches. Seemed to be fairly clean, and the shots sounded very consistent. I was pleased. The ammo has been stored in dry conditions, but not climate controlled. To tell the truth, I was expecting maybe 10%-20% misfires.
I’m going to keep looking under the bed, on the top shelf, etc, to see what I can find
I can’t find a price tag on the cartons. What’s a good guess from 1993? I figure maybe $8.95.
Out of 50 rounds through the revolver, there was one ftf, and it fired on the second hammer strike. I only did one magazine in the little auto, and all ten rounds fired. Other than the one ftf, there were no hitches. Seemed to be fairly clean, and the shots sounded very consistent. I was pleased. The ammo has been stored in dry conditions, but not climate controlled. To tell the truth, I was expecting maybe 10%-20% misfires.
I’m going to keep looking under the bed, on the top shelf, etc, to see what I can find
I can’t find a price tag on the cartons. What’s a good guess from 1993? I figure maybe $8.95.
