What's the shelf life of factory loaded ammunition?
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Lllllooooonnnnnggggg time!
Like others stated, keep it in a cool, dry climate and it'll last.
Remember, metallic cartridges aren't THAT old. Cartridge guns weren't readily available to the public until the Civil War era and weren't that common until the 1870's.
A dark closet in a climate controlled home will suffice for long term storage.
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I did have one case fail several years ago. I was shooting a Model 98 Mauser 7X57. The gas came back along the bolt, was deflected by the large ring at the end of the bolt and hit me in the forehead. Thank God for the large ring, or it would have hit me in the glasses/eyes. It was like getting hit with a 2X4 and I saw stars for some time.
The ammo was military and very old - don't remember the Country of origin. Always wear certified safety glasses.
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