Salt Water Vs Ammo #ammo #fullautofriday #civtac

Published on August 26, 2023
Duration: 0:52

This experiment tests the corrosion resistance of brass-cased .223 Remington and steel-cased 7.62x39 ammunition after a week in salt water. Despite significant surface degradation on both, particularly the steel-cased rounds, both types of ammunition successfully fired and cycled in their respective firearms, a Bersa BAR-15 and a Riley Defense AK.

Quick Summary

After a week submerged in salt water, brass .223 Remington showed significant corrosion, while steel 7.62x39 appeared heavily degraded. Surprisingly, both types of ammunition successfully fired and cycled in their respective firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Setup: Salt Water Ammo Test
  2. 00:17Corrosion Results: Brass vs. Steel Ammo
  3. 00:32Live Fire Test: Corroded Ammo Firing

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to brass vs. steel ammo after a week in salt water?

After a week submerged in salt water, brass-cased .223 Remington showed significant corrosion. Steel-cased 7.62x39 ammunition appeared even more degraded, with heavy surface damage described as 'totally destroyed'.

Did the corroded ammunition still fire?

Yes, surprisingly, both the heavily corroded brass .223 Remington and steel 7.62x39 rounds successfully fired and cycled the action in their respective firearms during a live-fire test.

Which firearm was used for the .223 Remington test?

The .223 Remington ammunition, after its salt water submersion and corrosion, was tested in a Bersa BAR-15 rifle, which is an AR-15 platform firearm.

Which firearm was used for the 7.62x39 test?

The heavily degraded steel-cased 7.62x39 ammunition was tested in a Riley Defense AK-style rifle during the live-fire portion of the experiment.

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