View Full Version : Opening ammo problem
Trockstroh
December 17, 2007, 08:49 PM
So I bought a 300 count brick of Bulgarian 7.62x54R Heavy Ball ammo and today when I went to open it the little pull tab thing snapped off leaving me unable to shoot my new 91/30 Mosin Nagant. So my question to you guys is how do I open this thing now that it is busted? It is in a galvanized can you know the kind with the pull tab that is supposed to run along the seam and open it. I have never bought ammo packaged this way before, usually it comes in a sardine can so if any of you have an answer to my problem I would love to hear it. Also sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but I figured this was the best place to do it.
Thank You and Happy Holidays,
Todd
dakota1911
December 17, 2007, 08:55 PM
Have not seen one, but thank you for a very, very good laugh.
Boris Bush
December 17, 2007, 09:02 PM
pliers
chris in va
December 18, 2007, 02:53 AM
My 'spam can' came with an opener.
BillCA
December 18, 2007, 03:52 AM
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trailgator
December 18, 2007, 08:50 AM
OK BillCA. I just spewed coffee all over my monitor. I hope you're happy! :D
rrp
December 18, 2007, 10:01 AM
Pop a hole in the can where the tab broke off. Pry the band that goes around the can out with a needle nose pliers. Once you get enough band out, grip the band and just roll it around with the pliers until open. Hope this helps and good luck
Manedwolf
December 18, 2007, 10:41 AM
I suggest wearing gloves. Those cans can slash your hand pretty good.
Trockstroh
December 18, 2007, 08:22 PM
Thanks guys for your help I won't be home to open it for a bit but I hope it works.
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