I am trying to store all my ammunition in 50 cal ammo cans because its best store ammo in a moisture free environment. I've got 1000 rounds of 75 grain hornadys on hand in 50 round boxes. Obviously I can get more rounds in a can storing them loose packed rather than in the boxes. I worry is possible accuracy issues from the bullets pushing against each other in the can. Whats the general school of thought on storing accurate ammo loose packed- good to go or don't do it?
Thoughts on storing .233 ammo "loose packed"
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CatShooter
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Originally Posted By: M JagerI am trying to store all my ammunition in 50 cal ammo cans because its best store ammo in a moisture free environment. I've got 1000 rounds of 75 grain hornadys on hand in 50 round boxes. Obviously I can get more rounds in a can storing them loose packed rather than in the boxes. I worry is possible accuracy issues from the bullets pushing against each other in the can. Whats the general school of thought on storing accurate ammo loose packed- good to go or don't do it?
Fine, no problems.
I store match ammo in bulk.
Fine, no problems.
I store match ammo in bulk.
Evil_Lurker
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I've got mine stored in 10-round stripper clips. Makes it a lot easier to handle and charge mags with that way.
I think you might be able to pack even more rounds in a can that way, too.
I think you might be able to pack even more rounds in a can that way, too.
If you don't overpack the can so you have to force the lid closed, I can't see the bullets pushing on each other enough to mess them up. Plenty of people use the .223 stuff that comes in a 1000 round box loose packed without problems, and that rode around the country in a delivery truck that way.
claimbuster
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Plastic food storage containers with screw top lids.
Steve_in_PA
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I have about 3k rounds off reloaded .223 plinking ammo stored in two large plastic Cabela's dry boxes. I have another box filled with about 1.5k rounds of Wolf ammo.
I use smaller .50cal ammo cans if I am going to the range. Just fill them up from the bigger boxes.
I use smaller .50cal ammo cans if I am going to the range. Just fill them up from the bigger boxes.
willy1947
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I use ammo cans. I buy coolers at garage sells. Old Coleman’s are great for powder. I store all my things in a locked outside shed in sealed coolers.
If you store a lot of ammo, powder and primers, it would be good to ask your local fire department for guide lines. They can refuse to fight a fire where there a danger of explosion. Now, your home owner insurance, they may not pay. If you rent you could be on the hook for damages.
CatShooter
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Originally Posted By: willy1947
I use ammo cans. I buy coolers at garage sells. Old Coleman’s are great for powder. I store all my things in a locked outside shed in sealed coolers.
If you store a lot of ammo, powder and primers, it would be good to ask your local fire department for guide lines. They can refuse to fight a fire where there a danger of explosion. Now, your home owner insurance, they may not pay. If you rent you could be on the hook for damages.
There is no danger of explosion, and cartridges in a fire will not penetrate the fireman's clothes.
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I use ammo cans. I buy coolers at garage sells. Old Coleman’s are great for powder. I store all my things in a locked outside shed in sealed coolers.
If you store a lot of ammo, powder and primers, it would be good to ask your local fire department for guide lines. They can refuse to fight a fire where there a danger of explosion. Now, your home owner insurance, they may not pay. If you rent you could be on the hook for damages.
There is no danger of explosion, and cartridges in a fire will not penetrate the fireman's clothes.
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Jack Roberts
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The biggest danger is flying primers which are no big deal unless they hit you in the eyes.
Jack
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