Salvageable cases.?

[deerwhacker444]

I've got a handfull of shells that were given to me that look like this. Can I pull the bullets and salvage this brass or is it too far gone? The green gunk seems to wipe off without any problems. I just don't know if the case structure has been weakened or not.

And yes, I am a cheap bastard..!

[Lefty Dude]

Wipe them off with mineral spirits or WD-40 and shoot them. I had so old 06's that were that way, I disposed of them the right way, out the barrel.

[marlinman93]

I wouldn't use any chemicals unless you're heading right out to shoot them. WD$) or mineral spirits can get into the case and cause problems, unless you shoot them soon after.
I use plain old steel wool to clean them and then shoot them up, or store them for later.

[J Miller]

That kind of looks like verdigris. The crappy corrosion that forms when brass is left in leather cartridge loops for too long. I've never seen it eat through a case. I'd wipe them down with a coarse rag or steel wool and shoot 'em.
Then I'd wash them in a diluted mix of white vinegar and water. Inspect, tumble, and use again.

Joe

[Hobie]

Fine steel wool, wipe clean and shoot.

[Chuck 100 yd]

I go along with the steel wool guys. No to the WD40 unless they will be fired right away and then make sure they are dry when fired. A lubed case gives too much set back and is hard on the gun.

[Ysabel Kid]

That kind of looks like verdigris. The crappy corrosion that forms when brass is left in leather cartridge loops for too long. I've never seen it eat through a case. I'd wipe them down with a coarse rag or steel wool and shoot 'em.
Then I'd wash them in a diluted mix of white vinegar and water. Inspect, tumble, and use again.

Joe

Joe - exactly what I was thinking. I've seen that with cartridges left in loops too long. The cases clean up fine!