Two problems: using a stripper clip, opening ammo can

[dieselman]

So today in the mail i recieved two things... 10 stripper clips and an ammo can of 7.62x54r for my mosin nagant m91/30. Two Problems:

-The bullets wont feed down into the mag out of the stripper clip. I lock it into the little slot in front of the bolt, push down on the rounds, and they just pop out of the stripper clip, none of them actually getting loaded into the gun

-How on earth do I open this ammo can?! Its a metal box thats been sealed liked a soup can. Cant puncture it, cant pry between the crimped together layers...

 

[roscott]

Use a welder to open the ammo can.





JUST KIDDING!!!!
(I had to add that. I'd hate to have another Graphic Images thread because of me!)

 

[Robert Richardson]

Put some dry lube on the stripper clips and use a can opener on the ammo can.

 

[Turtle]

LOL... ok stripper clips can be stubborn a good fix is push really hard. And make sure you have the right stripper clips they arnt all the same.

And buy a can opener. Or use a knife and hammer or any striking object and piercing object combo. Screw drivers work with some elbow grease.

 

[dieselman]

can opener failed... the lip is too high to get the blade down to the tin and it wont cut the double layer crimp.

 

[furbymac]

send it back and tell them to send you one a little easier to access

 

[Big John]

Use a torch.

 

[dieselman]

send it back and tell them to send you one a little easier to access

no returns on ammo

 

[Scutter01]

I'll take it off your hands.

 

[printcraft]

Try using a BFH on the can, or put into the microwave......... no on second thought don't!



Use a screwdriver/chisel etc. along the edge by the lip and and hammer and punch
along the edge enough to get some strong tin snips in there and cut it open.
Be careful as the snips will create knife sharp edges.

The spam can tool looks like a large version of the can opener on you pocket knife and works much in the same way.

OR you can put the can on end and use a hacksaw at the lid lip. Keep it at
an angle to make sure you do not cut into your ammo.

 

[PsYcHo SqUiRrEl]

Sledge hammer?

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Keep the top bullet level with the barrell while pushing down at the base of the bullets. You will have to place your index finger between the top and second round at the pointy end to pull up the first round to level position.

The can is another problem. You need an old fashioned can opener like on an old scout knife. They can also be purchased at Bradis in Camby if that won't work.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

PM sent, I'll give you an old opener I have.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Is this the green spam can? If so, there are some special openers that usually come with them if you buy 2 or more cans. I can "loan" you one if you need.

If it is the silver galvanized can, you pretty much need a vice grips or channel lock pliers to grab the tab and peel back.


RE: the stripper clips, I have best success with the brass clips (they seem to have the correct shape). Push down with you thumb almost vertically as close to the base as possible. This will help keep them level like another poster said. If you push too far down the round, it will bind up.

Watch your thumbnail though! When you push down on them the right way, they go in fast, and your thumbnail ends up bearing the brunt of it when it hits the inside of the reciever.


Good luck!

 

[dieselman]

got it open with a screwdriver, hammer, and some tin snips... just cut a big enough hole to take all the ammo out of the box. definately finding an opener before i buy my next spam can

 

[muncie21]

Spam cans are a bi*ch even with the dedicated openers.

Hate to be the poor soul needing to open one of those as the enemy is preparing to charge....

 

[Bill of Rights]

So today in the mail i recieved two things... 10 stripper clips and an ammo can of 7.62x54r for my mosin nagant m91/30. Two Problems:

-The bullets wont feed down into the mag out of the stripper clip. I lock it into the little slot in front of the bolt, push down on the rounds, and they just pop out of the stripper clip, none of them actually getting loaded into the gun

-How on earth do I open this ammo can?! Its a metal box thats been sealed liked a soup can. Cant puncture it, cant pry between the crimped together layers...

OK.. now that you got it open, from where did you order the can and the stripper clips?

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Bill, The latest Cheaper than Dirt catalog has both available

 

[Bill of Rights]

Bill, The latest Cheaper than Dirt catalog has both available

Got that, thanks. Was hoping for a cheaper price. I'm thinking CTD, like always, has some very expensive dirt.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[Scutter01]

Pass on CTD.