Hello, friends. I have another newbie question for you.
Tonight I did an informal inventory of all my ammunition to get an idea of where I stand, i.e., what calibers I need to ration or bulk up (if possible). I came across some old ammo that I've had for years. Now, this ammo is not precious to me, I'm not an ammo collector. But I'm wondering if I should sell this stuff, shoot it, or just keep it for it's historical interest.
1) I have a couple of boxes of Black Talon ammo: 9mm 147 grain cartridges, 20 rounds per box.
2) I have a full plastic container of .38 Special 146 grain Hydra-Shoks. The plastic container is the original packaging and the cartidges were manufactured by the Hydra-Shok Corporation in Watkins Glen, NY. The bullets are full wadcutters but hollowed out a little for the signature post in the middle. I believe these are the original Hydra-Shoks, manufactured before the design was sold to Federal. There are 18 cartidges in all, which is all the little snap shut case will hold.
I'm sure things like this are common at gun shows but I don't get out so much anymore, as I'm partially disabled.
Since I can't replace these cartridges, I see no point in shooting them other than to have something to shoot. Not a bad reason, but I hesitate because they're no longer manufactured. If these were yours, would you sell them? Is there much collector interest in these kinds of cartridges? My gut says just put 'em away and forget about 'em but I thought I would ask for some opinions. Sorry to take so long here. I would clearly starve as a professional writer!
Thanks!
Tonight I did an informal inventory of all my ammunition to get an idea of where I stand, i.e., what calibers I need to ration or bulk up (if possible). I came across some old ammo that I've had for years. Now, this ammo is not precious to me, I'm not an ammo collector. But I'm wondering if I should sell this stuff, shoot it, or just keep it for it's historical interest.
1) I have a couple of boxes of Black Talon ammo: 9mm 147 grain cartridges, 20 rounds per box.
2) I have a full plastic container of .38 Special 146 grain Hydra-Shoks. The plastic container is the original packaging and the cartidges were manufactured by the Hydra-Shok Corporation in Watkins Glen, NY. The bullets are full wadcutters but hollowed out a little for the signature post in the middle. I believe these are the original Hydra-Shoks, manufactured before the design was sold to Federal. There are 18 cartidges in all, which is all the little snap shut case will hold.
I'm sure things like this are common at gun shows but I don't get out so much anymore, as I'm partially disabled.
Since I can't replace these cartridges, I see no point in shooting them other than to have something to shoot. Not a bad reason, but I hesitate because they're no longer manufactured. If these were yours, would you sell them? Is there much collector interest in these kinds of cartridges? My gut says just put 'em away and forget about 'em but I thought I would ask for some opinions. Sorry to take so long here. I would clearly starve as a professional writer!
Thanks!
