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From time to time, I've heard this subject mentioned and the opinion expressed is almost always that heat changes the chemical composition of the powder and makes it dangerous. What I'm thinking of is keeping some spare ammo in the trunk of my car 24/7. Heat around here can get up to 105 deg and ? how much more in the direct sun.
The only experience I've had was when a fella at the range was showing off his car gun - a Rem 870 that he kept in his trunk along with the shells. He let me shoot it (it had a diverter on the muzzle) and that thing literally rattled my teeth! Wasn't the gun but the ammo, I think.
So, how do police officers carry ammo in their trunks safely all day? How about the army who probably stores their ammo under a tarp in Iraq?
Maybe this isn't something to be concerned about but I'm really curious.
Thanks
RIKA
The only experience I've had was when a fella at the range was showing off his car gun - a Rem 870 that he kept in his trunk along with the shells. He let me shoot it (it had a diverter on the muzzle) and that thing literally rattled my teeth! Wasn't the gun but the ammo, I think.
So, how do police officers carry ammo in their trunks safely all day? How about the army who probably stores their ammo under a tarp in Iraq?
Maybe this isn't something to be concerned about but I'm really curious.
Thanks
RIKA