We just had to clean out my grandfather's house, and while doing so, found some old .22 LR ammo, in a box of some other stuff. The ammo has "HP" stamped on the head, and I've never encountered that head stamp before, any of you old-timers know what company made ammo with that stamp? I'm guessing it's at least 40-50 years old. And is it safe to shoot?
Top Ad Widget
Collapse
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
We just had to clean out my grandfather's house, and while doing so, found some old .22 LR ammo, in a box of some other stuff. T
Collapse
X
-
Federal the HP stood for High Power.
There is an image gallery of head stamps. OL will not allow me to post a link so Google
association of firearm and toolmark examiners image gallery. Go to Rimfire gallery and see some very interesting head stamps.
Not too bad for an "Old Timer", eh?
later,
charlie
-
It would be safe to try, but no guarentee it will fire.
-I gotta add though: Are you sure you would want to shoot it? Probably not my place, but I would probably try to shoot one, and as long as it went off I would store it in a waterproof case and wait another 40-50 years to shoot it. Ammo will last a long long time as long as it is kept dry.
Comment
-
Because OL keeps rejecting my post as obscene with the gallery link I put up a post on my personal website www.charlieelk.com along with links to the gallery.
They have some really good stuff there check it out.
Some old cartridges are collector items personally I would not shoot them. Heck the box these came in has been selling for $10-$45.
If you shoot them you will need to clean your gun well soon. That old powder was very corrosive. In the old days a gun left uncleaned quickly developed barrel pitting.
later,
charlie
Comment
Welcome!
Collapse
Welcome to Outdoor Life's Answers section. Here you will find hunting, fishing, and survival tips from the editors of Outdoor Life, as well as recommendations from readers like yourself.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ for information on posting and navigating the forums.
And don't forget to check out the latest reviews on guns and outdoor gear on outdoorlife.com.
Right Rail 1 Ad
Collapse
Top Active Users
Collapse
There are no top active users.
Right Rail 2 Ad
Collapse
Latest Topics
Collapse
-
by FirstBubba......than take a COVID-19 shot.
Fill in the blank.
I would rather poke my eyes out with a hot nail than take a COVID-19 shot....-
Channel: Other
Yesterday, 09:51 PM -
-
by PigHunterMidway USA sent notification they're finally shipping the Timney trigger I ordered for the Remington 788.
Timney Rifle Trigger Remington...-
Channel: Rifles
04-06-2021, 08:57 AM -
Right Rail 3 Ad
Collapse
Footer Ad Widget
Collapse
Comment