Russian 7.62X54R surplus ammo

[gunsmith63]

I found some surplus Russian silvertip from Ammo to go. $105 for 440 rounds in a spam can.
Anyone know how to open the can without damaging it?

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[CrossedCannons]

You didn't get one with your ammo? This is the right tool for opening these cans



You could probably get the same result using a sharp chisel (metal-cutting not wood!), hammer, and 20 minutes

[Bullseye22]

I have opened these cans with both an old chisel and the can opener you get with a case of ammo. To be quite honest, I had better luck with the chisel-it took much less time. You just need to be careful and keep the chisel as close as possible to the edge without hitting any cartridges.

[Vincent]

Angle grinder works for me.

[WarPig1976]

Lol.... In the west our ammo comes in cheap cardboard. In the east you need a grinder & face shield....

[enfield303t]

I always get amused thinking of some poor Ruskies out of ammo and looking for a way to open this can or even worse the 7.62X39 can with the enemy 50 yards away and advancing on the run.

The grinder worked well and the "39" can is a real gut buster when you get old, like I am.