Reloaded Hydra shoks sold as new?
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I don't ever recall Hydra Shoks being available as a component for reloading, but I may be wrong.
As for the oxidation/marks on the bullets...those would not be an issue for me-it may indeed just be old ammo, and there's nothing wrong with that that I am aware of.
Sam
As for the oxidation/marks on the bullets...those would not be an issue for me-it may indeed just be old ammo, and there's nothing wrong with that that I am aware of.
Sam
Just oxidation marks. I would shoot them.
Not sure what you mean can they be reloaded? If you mean can they be reused after firing, then no. If you mean can they be pulled from a factory case and reloaded into a new case, then yes. There's nothing special about a Hydrashok compared to any other bullet.
If the bullet was somehow reloaded it would look awfully flattened out.
Not sure what you mean can they be reloaded? If you mean can they be reused after firing, then no. If you mean can they be pulled from a factory case and reloaded into a new case, then yes. There's nothing special about a Hydrashok compared to any other bullet.
If the bullet was somehow reloaded it would look awfully flattened out.
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Looks like they were stored in a non aircondioned warehouse for several years. I'd shoot (chrono if possible) to make sure they haven't degraded from storage. Heat does this...
Yes, they can be bought pulled and reloaded. Where did you buy them from? https://rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets...ok-hollow-point-pulled-500-ct/?v=7516fd43adaa
I think in that case the term reused would be more distinct than reloaded, but I suppose it's semantics. Either way the bullets pictured just got near a bit too much moisture.
BobWright
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I have had some revolver rounds where the brass case was beginning to discolor. These had been in a factory box with that Styrofoam tray. Apparently moisture had gotten in the box, maybe from condensation as the outer box showed no water damage.
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kBob
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Back when Hyra shock was not a Federal thing one could purchase 130 grain swaged lead .357 bullets from Albert's bullets in their 500 round cartons and "roll your own" Some folks thought them the cats pajamas for 2 inch .38 Special revolvers........
Not sure if the later jacket bullets were available as loading or reloading components but it would not shock me.
Looks like the OP's ammo is just factory loaded that has had a bit of time and the elements applied to them.
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Not sure if the later jacket bullets were available as loading or reloading components but it would not shock me.
Looks like the OP's ammo is just factory loaded that has had a bit of time and the elements applied to them.
-kBob
stchman
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Here is a place that sells the bullets, they are pulled. They are currently OOS.
https://rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets...k-hollow-point-bullets-pulled/?v=7516fd43adaa
https://rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets...k-hollow-point-bullets-pulled/?v=7516fd43adaa
Very few store ammo in air conditioned bunkers. Least of all the Army, it's ambient temp with ventilation and the packaging is all there is to keep humidity away. I would think a smaller reloader using pulled or bulk bullets could more easily do it but there's a budget to consider. A/C costs me $200 a month for the house in the summer, year round storage would easily add $1000 a year per 2,000 square feet. That's a tiny ammo bunker for the big loaders. Open the door for shipping and you see why auto garages don't bother. Freezer storage houses have all sorts of air lock and strip dooring to keep the cold air in.
If the bulk pack wasn't heat sealed in a bag with dessicant then those bullets would have been received from storage and shipping in that condition. Tumbling again before loading is time and money, too. Up to a point, it's just cosmetic - looks - image - eye candy - ie nothing that contributes or takes away from being effective in use.
Kinda like the clear coat coming off the hood of my car (errgh!) it has no effect driving it daily to work. Shoot them vs clean new and perform forensic or gelatin testing, I seriously doubt there will be any recordable difference.
Plenty of people carry loads like that for 6 months at a time concealed. Entirely why we suggest to rotate them, but its based more on the rounds that get constantly rechambered more than discoloration. I've seen hunting ammo do that in less than 8 hours in the field under some conditions.
If the bulk pack wasn't heat sealed in a bag with dessicant then those bullets would have been received from storage and shipping in that condition. Tumbling again before loading is time and money, too. Up to a point, it's just cosmetic - looks - image - eye candy - ie nothing that contributes or takes away from being effective in use.
Kinda like the clear coat coming off the hood of my car (errgh!) it has no effect driving it daily to work. Shoot them vs clean new and perform forensic or gelatin testing, I seriously doubt there will be any recordable difference.
Plenty of people carry loads like that for 6 months at a time concealed. Entirely why we suggest to rotate them, but its based more on the rounds that get constantly rechambered more than discoloration. I've seen hunting ammo do that in less than 8 hours in the field under some conditions.
Jim Watson
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I remember Midway advertising Hydrashok bullets. They never actually had any to sell.
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