Would you still use them

[tmvikings]

Went to my parents house the other weekend and found a ton of shells that I used when in high school. I have a box of 12 gauge 3 shot 3inch- steel magnum copper-plated with a box date of 1993 the shells look good.

The next box 12g 2shot Steel classic HI-brass box date of 1991 these look even better.

Dates are old but what do you think(shot'em up)??

[BigWadeS]

I have shells from about 9 years ago, I bought a few cases when they went on sale, they still work and have not had one dud yet...I say SHOOT!

[brdhunter]

As long as they have NO rust, they should be fine. If they are full of rust....DONT SHOOT!

[Hammer Handle]

Last year, I found and shot some paper shells.

I say SHOOT!

Just don't use them for ducks as they may be lead shot.

[tmvikings]

one box is steel classic hi-brass

the other is steel magnum copper plated

why would they be lead?

[dan z]

use em up if the primers are 100% I would not worry about ne duds

[johnksully]

Make sure they aren't copper coated lead. I think they made some of those shells awhile back which aren't legal anymore.

Otherwise if they go BANG let em fly!

[Hammer Handle]

I mentioned lead for nearly all shells for waterfowl were lead many years ago.

[tomfromblaine]

I say use them for ducks if you want, you posted both boxes said steel, so blast away

[paceman]

I agree. Shoot away.....

[Cody Lubeley]

I would make sure something old like that won't turn into a collector someday before you shoot them but if not i shot my dads old goose shells from 10 years ago this season for early goose and i still knocked down a few so I'm sure they will work

[bullzeyez61]

One way to check if they are steel is to take a magnet and test if they are steel. Do not put the magnet on the primer though.

[John Swanson]

Go to go as long as NO rust as previously mentioned.