How do you open tins of Crosman Pellets?

[aimsmall]

I open them like a paint can with a screwdriver. Careful prying and pretty frustrating indeed.

[Oldgringo]

I thought it was just me.   

[Tater]

I had the same issue a week ago.  I tried the rubber jar lid pad but had to resort to a Swiss army can opener.  I'm glad I hadn't thrown out all of my empties.

I have a couple of the little plastic boxes crosman used to sell with the belt clips on the back and the snap down lid.  I wish pellets still came in those.

Wow! You just gave me flashbacks. I haven't seen those plastic boxes in 30 years. They were white in color if I recall.

[vanwall]

Found this along with with my father's 880.



Check out the price!

[gandalfretlaw]

I keep a black one of those with my pellet pistol. Don't know if it has the kmart sticker or not though. Might.

[Bullit]

Funny but true post Vanwall.  It is a retained strength exercise, isn't it?  I'm like Richard...ditch the tin and put them in a good and wide,  twist off Crosman tin.   I also use a few old Rx bottles, for a variety of a couple hundred different ones, to carry in the guncase etc.

[kenhiraihnl]

FWIW, the Crosman Doomsday Bug-Out Kit (2289 multi-pump) includes an unlabeled, easy-to-unscrew tin of 175 CP Domes.  The tin is standard-sized, and can hold all the pellets from tins destroyed with vice grips, screwdrivers, etc.  That's another reason for owning the 2289, especially when it's on sale for $69.95.  I just checked, and it's now selling for $74.95.   

[whtsmoke]

one wrap of det cord and a blasting cap

[jskd82]

Give the lid a couple taps with the backside of a knife.

[pappa]

I had this problem and used about every thing suggested here so far and none of them worked. I finally used 2 sets of large pipe pliers and it did the job but there was so much clamping done to the tins that it basically destroyed the tin for further use for what it was intended. Finally started dumping the pellets into used plastic veggie containers from Fresh Market and used sticky labels to denote what was in each container. I think I'm actually better off now because I can easily see what and how much is in each container and the lids just pop off with no real effort but stay secured when closed.

[Bent]

Whats next ... sardine cans for pellets ?

It's solved... 

Do you have to keep them in the frige?

[PyroMonkey]

Expletives, many expletives.

[Roadworthy]

To open Crosman pellets I clamp the bottom securely (but not too tightly) in my bench vise.  I then use a strap wrench on the top to break it loose.  I do not open it, just break it loose.  I then remove it from the vise and open by hand.  Not all cans work equally well and you may want to save a "good" can to dump the pellets into.

[wallawallaron]

Air chissle PSI set to 100# cuts thru like knife thru hot butter

WWR

[CurrentResident]

I have a couple of pieces of shelf liner cut into squares for just this purpose, and other jar lids. One on the top, one on the bottom, a little elbow grease, and twist.

[gandalfretlaw]

Whats next ... sardine cans for pellets ?

Been done for powder:

[Sheridan 74]

When I get a stubborn tin I put it in the freezer for a few minutes, when it comes out it opens right up without issues.

[wallawallaron]

When I get a stubborn tin I put it in the freezer for a few minutes, when it comes out it opens right up without issues.

Going to have to try that one

WWR

[Bicycleman]

The very first tin I bought with my new rifle was not easy.  I used an 18 inch pipe wrench and managed to save the container.  The second one was easy.  I guess it depends on which gorilla screws the lid at the factory.

I save the spent pellets in the empty tins.  I don't want a bunch of lead in my backyard; so I am shooting into a box full of rags.  Question:  Does anyone have a suggestion as to what to do with the spent pellets?

Mike

[gandalfretlaw]

Just melt them down. I have a bit of a system for this, but you could probably just get an old preferably steel muffin tin, throw them all in and melt them on the stove top. Wood and other dirt will generally float to the top. Steel even floats on top of lead. Don't use it for muffins afterwards. You could also just hit them with a torch outside or in the garage which is probably healthier.

I'm pretty sure Crosman pellets aren't pure lead but are harder. Probably great for reloading except for black powder. Muffin tin ingots are much more compact and useful.