The tips on my 30-30 rifle bullets are green with corrosion are they still shootable?

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Also If shootable what can I do to get it off

Answer 1

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Eferrel is correct. Just use #000Steel Wool with nothing on it. Brasso and other solvents will neutralize Powder and Primers on any ammunition. They will be perfectly safe to shoot as long as the green corrosion is on the bullet itself and not the casing.......

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Thanks I ll try

Answer 2

If it is just the tip it won't hurt anything since it doesn't touch the barrel, it would be fine to shoot it as is if it is just the tip.

Answer 3

Try Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil = It works.** or Fine steel wool.*

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Answer 4

i think i would get rid of them, and get new ones.do you know what to do if you have a misfire.if not don't take a chance.

Answer 5

Use steel wook to sand the corrosion off the bullet . If the brass casing is also green, it would just get rid of it.

Answer 6

The first thing to decide is why did your bullets become corroded. If they were exposed to moisture and put away damp, the powder could have become damp and the cartridge may not fire. The only problem here would be if you were depending on these cartridges on a hunting trip and you ended missing a great shot because your ammo was defective. I'd sure question why the bullets were corroded. If you feel that the corrosion is from something such as the cartridges being left in a cartridge belt for a long time and being subjected to the chemicals in the leather, I'd very carefully inspect the sides of the cartridges for corrosion pits that would weaken the cartridge case and could cause rupturing in the chamber when fired. The gun is designed to handle such failures and you would not likely be injured but the ruptured cartridge case could become jammed in your chamber and require a lot of work and a possible trip to a gunsmith to get it out. If you determine that the cartridges are safe to shoot, just use a bit of four ought (0000) steel wool to remove the corrosion. That's all that would be needed.

Answer 7

So long as not pitted, clean with CRC or WD 40

Answer 8

Remove the corrosion with fine steel wool. Any solvent will kill the primer or powder.

Answer 9

if there is alot all over the casing of it than dont shoot it but if it is just a small amount or if its on the bullet than its fine and to get it off you can use brasso or some kind of solvent

Answer 10

answers above may not be "wrong", but why would you want to? if they are corroded, get new ones

Better safe than sorry