I like storing most my ammunition loose in 50cal ammo cans. I was inventorying my shotgun shells and realized I could a lot more in a can if they were loose. I am worried though that the plastic hulls may break under the weight of the other shells. Does anyone have experience storing shells loose in a ammo can? As always thanks and pictures appreciated.

I am really asking if anyone has experience doing this long term. Will they eventually crush the ones on the bottom after a few months?

Seriously? Pur your hand at the bottom of the can of shells. That's how much weight and pressure is on them. You put more pressure on them loading them in and out of a side saddle.

Yep seriously, better safe than sorry. I was just thinking how heavy it was when I picked up a can of 300 rounds. I have heard of shells splitting from being in a mag tube too long (farm gun left by a door for years.). This is why I asked.

I thought I had the OCD...Just stack the flats.

Sometimes I'll use cans for my 28 ga. reloads if I'm too lazy to re-box them. They get too heavy to lug around.

And crushed shells go bang just fine. Just gotta shove in there harder.