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Ammo storage

TheguncounterkidTheguncounterkid Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
how do i store ammunition to make it last the longest?
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  • TheguncounterkidTheguncounterkid Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was cleaning up my gun closet the other day and was stumped on how to neatly store my rounds. I have all my .223 and 308 in stripper clips, and my hunting cartiges are neatly in cartons. I now am left with a tub of 9mm,40,and 45 shells. I hate going to plink and having to carry 1000 rounds when i only want to shoot 100. Anyone have any good ideas on a neat way to package them? I would love stripper clips, but have never seen any for pistol cals. Anyone know of a good idea for packaging about 8000 bulk rounds?
    Thanks,
    -The Kid
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  • TheguncounterkidTheguncounterkid Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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!!
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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. Williams
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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. Williams
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  • S&W ManS&W Man Member Posts: 208 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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!
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  • TheguncounterkidTheguncounterkid Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone sell those boxes? My buddy the supply Sgt. retired last year
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  • S&W ManS&W Man Member Posts: 208 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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!
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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.
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Military ammo cans work well for me Ive stored some 7.62x39 ammo for several years in one.

    Rugster
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  • TheguncounterkidTheguncounterkid Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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 Kid
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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....
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  • TheguncounterkidTheguncounterkid Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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 idea
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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!
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