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What’s your ammo storage method?
Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:40 am
Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:40 am
I’ve got some metal and plastic cans of different sizes that I picked up from harbor freight. Seems like a great deal. They were quite cheap and pretty sturdy so far. I prefer the metal for long term storage but the light weight of the plastic is perfect for carrying small amounts to and from the range. I’ve got some silica packets in there for moisture but all are stored in climate controlled environment. Not sure what the best methods are for leaving ammo stored in boxes vs magazines but thought I’d ask to see if there’s a better way to do things. I know magazine springs really don’t wear out with storage so not worried about that.
I guess I’m trying to figure out the most efficient way to store things and any in general tips anyone has.
I guess I’m trying to figure out the most efficient way to store things and any in general tips anyone has.
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Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:48 am to jlovel7
Heat is the killer. As long as it's stored inside you will be fine. Years ago they didn't have AC and their powder still went bang.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:52 am to jlovel7
I have a pile of good US-made ammo cans I keep all my ammo, primers, prepped brass,and bullets it. Get desiccant and oxygen absorber packs on Amazon and toss a few in each can, will be perfectly fine for decades of storage if kept in a climate controlled environment.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:53 am to saintsfan1977
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Heat is the killer. As long as it's stored inside you will be fine. Years ago they didn't have AC and their powder still went bang.
Yep cool dry place and ammunition will out last you. If you get cans with a good o ring seal you will be even better off.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 10:08 am to jlovel7
in a box in my closet LOL
Posted on 1/17/21 at 10:41 am to cgrand
How about securing your ammo? Just bought a small gun cabinet to start storing mine in. I have some in my regular safe but a lot is just stacked on top. Came to the realization that the ammo is probably more valuable than the guns at this time.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 10:43 am to jlovel7
I have standard plastic ammo cases and whenever I get a package with a sizable silica pack, I'll throw it in them. Keeps the ammo dry.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 11:16 am to jlovel7
I keep mine at the bottom of the lake ever since the accident.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 12:20 pm to jlovel7
Ammo cans. Surplus ammo cans. They were cheap and they will seal for the rest of my lifetime.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 1:15 pm to jlovel7
Ammo cans, 1k rds per can (except .22lr)
Posted on 1/17/21 at 1:40 pm to jlovel7
I bought a metal cabinet from Costco that has heavy duty metal shelves and storage in the doors. Has lockable doors on the front. Most gun safe shelves will sag when stacked with ammo. Those shotgun shells are six deep so there is a Good bit of weight on those shelves and they do not sag.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 1:41 pm to deeprig9
Which lake? I'm near Lake Lanier. I can't tell you how much stuff I have lost there. Lol
Posted on 1/17/21 at 1:47 pm to goodgrin
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Which lake? I'm near Lake Lanier. I can't tell you how much stuff I have lost there. Lol
Oconee, Allatoona, Lanier, i've lost all sorts of things in all of them. But I lost the most in Charleston Harbor. It's the best place to lose things.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 6:37 pm to jlovel7
Closets in the house and a gun safe.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 7:40 pm to jlovel7
I bought a $200 metal gun cabinet from Walmart that locks with a key and fits nicely in my closet. Keeps my stuff inside the house but still safe from the kids and that’s all I care about.
This post was edited on 1/18/21 at 12:38 am
Posted on 1/17/21 at 8:15 pm to deeprig9
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I keep mine at the bottom of the lake ever since the accident.
You’re gonna need a lot of silica packs.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 8:40 pm to highcotton2
3rd shelf..
Winchester 3” 5 shot...
Please turn box over.
TIA
Nice setup btw
Winchester 3” 5 shot...
Please turn box over.
TIA
Nice setup btw
Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:34 pm to Clames
quote:I use ammo milsurp 30 and 50 cal ammo cans. Get them, make sure they're clean (I washed and dried in the sun during hot months), made sure the rubber seals were good- a little silicone grease. I use Shin-Etsu grease, it's great for car window bushings too. Just rub a tiny amount on the rubber seals to make sure things are spruced up.
I have a pile of good US-made ammo cans I keep all my ammo, primers, prepped brass,and bullets it. Get desiccant and oxygen absorber packs on Amazon and toss a few in each can, will be perfectly fine for decades of storage if kept in a climate controlled environment.
Completely dry, put ammo in, drop in a few dessicant packs (like from medicine bottles).
I don't reload, but I've heard to be careful with loading them up with primers. As stated, those are very much airtight, and that could be dangerous- no way to vent, basically makes a bomb.
But for ammo, I only use real ammo cans. I know people whose stuff survived the flood a few years back just fine in those cases. The plastic ones can break and leak. The milsurp stuff stayed airtight for a week sloshing around inside a flooded house, then stuck in ankle deep mud.
Incidentally, after seeing how they held up in the flood, I also now keep important papers etc in one.
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