“re: Oil on primers makes them inert”.
Dear Doubting Thomas,
I seldom repeat what others of said, I do original research which is why I have over 200 articles in scientific journals.
But, if you need verification that oil applied directly to primers makes them inert, here is a web page with pictures. Please note I said primers and not bullets. Getting oil on bullets doesn’t seem to affect the primers because the working parts are now pressure fitted into a waterproof brass case..
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot39.htm
Good on ya’; I enjoyed reading that.
Not withstanding your claim of "I seldom repeat what others of (sic) said..." you simply referred me to what others have written. Your claim of "I do original research...." does not ring true.
Your statement, "Getting oil on bullets doesn’t seem to affect the primers...." seems to be another instance of the ignorant referring to cartridges as "bullets".
As to "waterproof brass case" please explain why all ammunition produced by and for the military is required to incorporate sealant at the bullet/shellcase juncture and also at the primer/shellcase juncture.
It is expected that contributors to this forum clearly identify writing that is "opinion" versus hard fact. You have crossed the line and made statements that are flatly not true and could have negative consequences for even less informed folks.
Again, conduct the oil on or in primers experiment and report back (with an apology).