Posted 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago angelusbe2004 Senior Boarder Posts: 54   I have a box of 12 guage shells (Win Supream Turkey Loads) left from last spring. Amo was kept in a desk drawer in my office. Whats the shelf life of the shells? Jay Wirth Renaissance Ink Member GPA The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago coumputerguy Senior Boarder Posts: 61   years old (ie cordite) with only very rare misfires. As long as no form of moisture comes into contact w/ your ammo the answer is The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago Woodwynd Senior Boarder Posts: 53   in a warm dry place they will probably last until the plastic rots. i have ammo layin around here that is over 30 years old and works fine. The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago cameraboy Senior Boarder Posts: 44   You too?? I think mine are of the Gallipoli era! Lovely nickel plated rounds too. Pulled 'em on the misfires & ran 'em through the tumbler to shine 'em up. Look cool! The administrator has disabled public write access.