Ammo storage
how do i store ammunition to make it last the longest?
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I recently purchased a decent sized amount of ammo for the first time and I realized I know nothing about proper storage. I spent a lot of money but don't plan on using the ammo any time soon. I really don't want to see my money corrode away. Help!! 0 -
Either pick up some empty shell holders from the range and use them over and over when you go or get you a cigar box I use one when I buy .357 reloads from a guy in my neighborhood it works good it holds just enough for a range session just make sure the box has a locking clasp on it or you will be picking them out the bottom of your gun bag.
Eric S. Williams0 -
8,000 you need to do some more shooting man.My best guess would either be vaccum seal them or get some military ammo cans.
Eric S. Williams0 -
I package all of my rounds into military style paperboard boxes that do not use inserts of any kind. They then go into Mil ammo cans. Can then take a whole can or just a box to the range. The boxes have no glue and will store flat like a piece if paper and can be reused over and over.
The second admendment GUARANTEES the other nine and the Constitution!0 -
Anyone sell those boxes? My buddy the supply Sgt. retired last year 0 -
I have seen these boxes for sell a few places in 45 cal, but not others. I have my own clicker press and the dies and make the boxes myself and for a local reloader that has a gun shop.
If you might be interested in some contact me at 38spl@kconline.com and I will send you information on them and some samples.
The second admendment GUARANTEES the other nine and the Constitution!0 -
Midway sells 50 round plastic boxes # 501 (9mm) are 99ea or 5.79 a dozen #508 (40 & 45) are 1.29ea or 7.29 a dozen available in 3 colors.
They also have the paper style (with styrofoam tray) CB-01 (9mm) 10.99 CB-08 (40 & 45) 12.29. Price is for 25 boxes and trays, they also offer 100 count packaging 32.99 / 38.99 respectivly.
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
i store my range ready ammo in tupperware containers. they are handy, portable, and come in all sizes. they are air/water tight, and can be used to store loose rounds or full boxes. when you are done shooting they make cleaning up and sorting your brass a snap. the see through factor makes identifying your ammo easy. they stack up real nice and stable in your range bag, and are the cheapest, most versatile solution. keep your bulk ammo in GI ammo cans and fill up your TP as needed. (ps for you married gents, do not let your wives catch you with ammo in there good tupperware!!!) another point is it allows you to see your empties at a glance and know when its time to reload.
What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.0 -
Military ammo cans work well for me Ive stored some 7.62x39 ammo for several years in one.
Rugster0 -
Thanks for the ideas guys Ive tried the 50rnd plastic boxs but with as many rounds as i have and use, they dont stack real well. I think S&W Man has what i was looking for. If anyone finds a few thousand 9mm strippers give me a yell.
Thanks again all.
-The Kid0 -
Vacuum sealed pouches used for food work great....simply put the number of rounds you want in each bag with a computer generated label identifying the caliber and load, seal it up and toss it in a pastic tub.... 0 -
Hmmm anyone know if its safe to shrink-wrap bullets? I wonder if the heatgun gets hot enough to cause a primer to fire...
If i never post here again we can all assume its not a good idea0 -
I wouldn't want to be the first to shrink wrap with a heat gun....vacuum sealing units don't generate heat over the entire contents, only where it seals, works great! 0
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