Should I shoot 'em or save 'em?

GunnyGene · Jul 23, 2022

Found this partial box of old Rem .22 shorts stashed in a box of other stuff the other day. Probably at least 30yo (produced 1974-1981). Only 17 rounds left, but all seem to be in pretty good condition.

Cholo · Jul 23, 2022

I'd shoot them. They should be fine, and they have no collector value.

Ale-8(1) · Jul 23, 2022

That would likely depend upon whom you ask. When was the last time you saw any old .22 Short hollow points?

Thumbcocker · Jul 23, 2022

That load in hollow point configuration was my squirrel load for years. Very accurate out of my Remington 581. I would shoot them.

contender · Jul 23, 2022

As noted,, not collectable,, so shooting them is fine. But since you have a limited supply,, I'd choose my targets,, to get the best use out of them.

BrassMagnet · Jul 23, 2022

Save them!
They could be useful later.
How much money do you save by popping them off now?
How useful could it be to have some quieter rounds of lower pressure ammo later?

Cholo · Jul 23, 2022

When I bought my first handgun, a Super Single Six, in '75 I shot the Short HP's because they were a bit cheaper than the LR's.

Looks like CCI still makes them and has them in stock. They're more expensive than their 22 LR HP's.

Buy Short Hollow Point for USD 14.99 | CCI

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Shopping for the Mini-Mag HP - Learn more about the latest Mini-Mag and other hunting or shooting gear at CCI.

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recumbent · Jul 23, 2022

shoot em

Mobuck · Jul 24, 2022

IMHO, the only reason to save them would be if you have a 'short only' rifle and have problems finding proper ammo. In which case, save them for 'dire need' circumstances.

GunnyGene · Jul 24, 2022

Ok, forget collector value then. I'll shoot 'em, but not right away. Might save them for my 17th B'day.

Uncle Howie · Jul 24, 2022

I think you'd better save them.

If you shoot them today, then you're certain to find a mint condition box with 33 rounds left, tomorrow!

Longcarbine · Jul 24, 2022

Choot'em!

WAYNO · Jul 24, 2022

I also say, choot'em.

...Said by the guy that has tons of NOS ammo that I just can't bring myself to shoot just cuz it's so nice to look at stored away in boxes that haven't been opened or even looked at in many years.

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