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Ammo Storage

michael29michael29 Member Posts: 29 ✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
how do i store ammunition to make it last the longest?
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  • michael29michael29 Member Posts: 29 ✭✭
    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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  • michael29michael29 Member Posts: 29 ✭✭
    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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  • boltthrowerboltthrower Member Posts: 212 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    as long as you keep it dry, it will be good for a long time. I have 40 year old ammo thats been stored in non AC shed through many Texas summers, and no heat in winter, and still fires as designed. If fire is a concern, invest in a fireproof safe. Optimum is cool and dry location.
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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ammunition magazines are often earthen or earth covered structures. Now I am not suggesting you dig a hole and burry your ammo, as that really would not be good for it unless it was in very well sealed containers[:D]

    However I do mention it to emphasize the point of cool/dry since the temperature is fairly constant after the first few feet of earth. And at a given temperature, say in the 50-60 degree range the humidity range is lower, so cool/dry is the key to maximizing storage life ... which can run into the decades.


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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Michael, see this thread in which your question was addressed in detail two days ago:

    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=105834

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  • ItGoBangItGoBang Member Posts: 1,529 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    To start........ BUY some surplus ammo box, under $5.00 each. [:)]

    It will hurt you, More than it will hurt me..

    Life Member..NRA,
    American Legion, MECU, MWCA, SMSC, NASDS, IDPA
    Thanks for all the help!

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  • sp306sp306 Member Posts: 92 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you store your ammo in your basement make sure you keep it off the floor. Also if your basement is damp try running a dehumidifier. Your ammo will be alright. I would buy a rubbermaid storage box and put your ammo in it.
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