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Thoughts on Ammunition Storage

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This video on ammunition storage came out several years ago. Extremely logical in their recommendation for using military ammo cans for ammunition storage as well as detailed labeling. After watching when it first came out I changed my practices and now store ammunition in a similar manner.

While true US military ammo cans are harder to find there are several clones out there that will work well. Wal-Mart and Academy Sports carry reproductions that I have purchased for $12-$15. I recommend staying away from the Blackhawk brand as the samples I have seen had horrible welding.

I’ll continue to say it: Stock up NOW! Ammunition at the moment is extremely plentiful and inexpensive. This will not always be the case and it’s just a matter of time before something occurs creating a shortage. Take advantage of the available time now…while you can.

A few things mentioned in the video:

40-gram reusable desiccant packs

30 cal./50 cal. Steel Ammo Cans

Soleus 45-Pint Dehumidifier

 

Keep your powder dry!!

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Get cheap bulk ammo at Lucky Gunner

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  2. Brad M says:

    I have some ammunition that is from the Korean War era that was stored correctly. Every round goes bang, and I have never had a FTF from them. If you are going to store ammo then this video is great to help make sure people do it right. Is it really storage if when you need it, it wont work?

    Thanks for the reminder Rourke!

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  3. Firehawk says:

    Do you have a Harbor Freight near you? I have purchased .50 cal. new GI cans with rubber seal for as little as $12.00 to $15.00 each.These are metal cans.

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  4. George Clipner says:

    Like Firehawk sez, New ammo cans are available for sometime now. Major Surplus has new and used .30,.50 and FAT50 avail. Midway USA has new unused also Some times they are avail at Walmart and I have found 2 for one at some Costco stores. I purchased moisture absorber at Walmart in the cat litter dept. and made my own packets . 14 cup into a coffee filter and stapled together . If handling loose ammo I always wear cloves to keep corrosive hand oils of the brass.

    Be Prepared my sisters/brothers.

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  6. z1queenie says:

    What about the plastic ones you see at Meijer’s and Harbor freight? It would seem that the plastic ones would be better because they are lighter weight and the rubber seals seem to work well. I have 2 of the plastic ones and I throw in the little cubes and cylinders that come in prescription drugs, shoes, etc. I have to admit, though, that I am not as organized as he is. Another winter project.

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