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Posted: 2/3/2021 10:39:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/3/2021 10:53:34 AM EDT
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Large Pelican case and ammo cans.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 10:55:55 AM EDT
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3 snack size ziploc bags
 JK. 50 cal anmo cans with desiccant packs in them. They stack easy and I can easily move them around. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 10:56:34 AM EDT
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I'm using 50 cal ammo cans with locking kit and silica pads to deal with condensation / humidity.
Custom build shelving system in the basement for the majority of ammo and a few cans distributed for quick access. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 10:58:08 AM EDT
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In USGI ammo cans under my pool table.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 11:03:52 AM EDT
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Metal cabinet with lock and hardware added.
Old 4 section refurbished school locker. Ammo cans. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 11:06:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI use 2 of these. Ammo cans and ammo has been fine for decades. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 11:37:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I use 2 of these. Ammo cans and ammo has been fine for decades. Sounds like most of you guys don't have enough ammo with your storage methods |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 12:18:35 PM EDT
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I try to stack it up in rows sorted by caliber in the basement on the concrete floor.
No real need for ammo cans or desiccant in my opinion. I have some ammo in cans but also have several thousand rounds still in the cardboard cases in their individual boxes. Been there 15 years still looks new. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 2:15:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like most of you guys don't have enough ammo with your storage methods  That was my thought too... Forrest |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 2:57:30 PM EDT
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I'm single so it all sits in my bedroom in various places. Not enough though.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 3:02:58 PM EDT
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In a big pile on the basement floor, sorted by caliber. Some of it is in ammo cans, some in the original boxes/cases. It doesn't appear to be going bad.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 3:08:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In a big pile on the basement floor, sorted by caliber. Some of it is in ammo cans, some in the original boxes/cases. It doesn't appear to be going bad. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 4:28:14 PM EDT
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In the garage. No issues.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 5:44:47 PM EDT
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Ammo cans, split up by caliber
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Posted: 2/3/2021 5:51:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ammo stored inside with AC/heat really dosen't need an ammo can. Hell, my man cave is at 27 percent humidity right now. |
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Posted: 2/3/2021 5:54:38 PM EDT
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40mm cans. When full push the limits of what I want to lift
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Posted: 2/3/2021 5:59:05 PM EDT
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On homemade wooden shelves and a metal shelving unit. Some are stored loose in .30 cans, full as a case, or in factory packaging depending on how much I bought at the time.
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Posted: 2/4/2021 12:13:32 PM EDT
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On wooden shelves in ammo cans under the stairs leading to the basement.
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Posted: 2/4/2021 2:17:30 PM EDT
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All of mine is in the 20 round box it came in, sitting in my sock drawer
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Posted: 2/4/2021 5:33:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All of mine is in the 20 round box it came in, sitting in my sock drawer I literally have all mine still in the box in my underwear drawer maybe half a box if that. 
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Posted: 2/4/2021 5:49:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/4/2021 9:11:50 PM EDT
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Mtm 30 cal ammo crates on the basement floor.
30 cal cause 50 cal metal cans are heavier and I move a lot.  Water tight, air tight, great rubber gasket seal. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 6:58:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My dealer sells it to me by the dime bag... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92450/44DA4088-4999-4BB3-9E04-996C122161EA_jpe-1810843.JPG  This may be how we get ammo in the future. It'll be a complete 180 because it'll be legal to get weed in a store but ammo will be FTF discreet transactions. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 8:32:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All of mine is in the 20 round box it came in, sitting in my sock drawer 
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Posted: 2/5/2021 11:59:18 AM EDT
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I have about 20 Walmart poly ammo cans filled with 5k of 9mm still sealed (for resale if needed)
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Posted: 2/5/2021 1:03:55 PM EDT
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Been storing it in the basement for the last 30 years or so, in what ever it came in. Sealed cans, sealed wooden cases, cardboard boxes. About 70 degrees F and 17% humidity when I checked earlier today.
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Posted: 2/5/2021 2:41:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Been storing it in the basement for the last 30 years or so, in what ever it came in. Sealed cans, sealed wooden cases, cardboard boxes. About 70 degrees F and 17% humidity when I checked earlier today. Yep, you are GOOD. Bet you got some good shit down there. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 9:03:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In a big pile on the basement floor, sorted by caliber. Some of it is in ammo cans, some in the original boxes/cases. It doesn't appear to be going bad. If there is any possible chance of flooding in the basement, I'd highly recommend at least putting it on a pallet. I've had issues in a couple houses with occasional water coming up through the floor drain. |
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Posted: 2/6/2021 10:05:06 AM EDT
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I use these for storing my ammo.
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Posted: 2/6/2021 10:20:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If there is any possible chance of flooding in the basement, I'd highly recommend at least putting it on a pallet. I've had issues in a couple houses with occasional water coming up through the floor drain. |
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Posted: 2/7/2021 3:43:46 PM EDT
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Why do people use gun safes to store ammo?
Serious question? They are not fireproof, most can bolt to the floor so they are not waterproof, expensive, and now you have one more pass code or key to remember or not loose. Are you worried about someone stealing it? |
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Posted: 2/7/2021 5:57:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why do people use gun safes to store ammo? Serious question? They are not fireproof, most can bolt to the floor so they are not waterproof, expensive, and now you have one more pass code or key to remember or not loose. Are you worried about someone stealing it? |
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Posted: 2/7/2021 7:40:44 PM EDT
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Mtm AC11 cans in the basement by caliber and brand. GTG!
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Posted: 2/7/2021 7:47:40 PM EDT
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AMMUNITION STORES IN AMMUNITION CANS
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Posted: 2/7/2021 10:06:21 PM EDT
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LOL. Closets, shelves, cabinets, floors. Pretty much everywhere.
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Posted: 2/7/2021 10:12:13 PM EDT
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It's ammo, it doesn't go bad, rarely cares how it's stored, and goes bang every time. Just dump what you've got into ammo cans and stick someplace you've got free space.
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Posted: 2/8/2021 7:13:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why do people use gun safes to store ammo? Are you worried about someone stealing it? Have you seen the price of ammo...people keep their valuables in safes I don't, mine is in ammo cans (actually I have some in the safe too but because cases don't fit in ammo cans). |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 8:53:37 AM EDT
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What’s ammo?
Seriously, ammo doesn’t matter how it’s stored as long as you keep it dry. The last place I would store it would be my gun safe with my guns. Just me. |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 9:09:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have you seen the price of ammo...people keep their valuables in safes I don't, mine is in ammo cans (actually I have some in the safe too but because cases don't fit in ammo cans). If all of your ammo can fit in a safe, you don't have enough ammo. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 6:35:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 3 snack size ziploc bags Now that's funny! |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 9:30:04 PM EDT
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Long-term in cans with desiccant, greased seals lined with heavy trash bags. Short term is repurposed containers, lots of plastic jars. I really like empty 8lb powder jugs for bulk stuff too or 1lbers for smaller lots. Hell, I've got a 5 gallon pail of random stuff, ziploc bag to separate lots and toss in the pail.
Indoors, climate contolled it doesn't much matter. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:15:49 PM EDT
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I store it in my ammo room.
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Posted: 2/10/2021 10:47:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Long-term in cans with desiccant, greased seals lined with heavy trash bags. I've got some older cans I've never used; should the seals be conditioned or reconditioned with something? I'm guessing a real 'grease' isn't the best thing to do. |
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Posted: 2/10/2021 4:38:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got some older cans I've never used; should the seals be conditioned or reconditioned with something? I'm guessing a real 'grease' isn't the best thing to do. Silicone grease Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease  |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 7:49:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mtm 30 cal ammo crates on the basement floor. 30 cal cause 50 cal metal cans are heavier and I move a lot. https://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MTM-AC4C-Ammo-Crate-4-Can-Deal-600x378.jpg Water tight, air tight, great rubber gasket seal. Go test those...dunk them in a tank. Bet they leak...I have some and they are great but bet they aren't air/water tight. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 8:30:58 AM EDT
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Quoted: I've got some older cans I've never used; should the seals be conditioned or reconditioned with something? I'm guessing a real 'grease' isn't the best thing to do. Quoted: Silicone grease Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61OZH5p94qL._SL1500_.jpg www.amazon.com/dp/B00JFKU46G Bingo. Silicone or white lithium, a small pea sized bead is enough to smear a thin layer over the entire seal. Cans are sealed so well after going through a season that they have a nice vacuum suction noise when opened. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 8:59:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go test those...dunk them in a tank. Bet they leak...I have some and they are great but bet they aren't air/water tight. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Mtm 30 cal ammo crates on the basement floor. 30 cal cause 50 cal metal cans are heavier and I move a lot. https://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MTM-AC4C-Ammo-Crate-4-Can-Deal-600x378.jpg Water tight, air tight, great rubber gasket seal. Go test those...dunk them in a tank. Bet they leak...I have some and they are great but bet they aren't air/water tight. I figured that. I've nearly bought them several times. I suspected that fully loaded the plastic would deform enough to prevent an airtight seal. Thanks, you saved me some money. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 11:36:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go test those...dunk them in a tank. Bet they leak...I have some and they are great but bet they aren't air/water tight. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Mtm 30 cal ammo crates on the basement floor. 30 cal cause 50 cal metal cans are heavier and I move a lot. https://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MTM-AC4C-Ammo-Crate-4-Can-Deal-600x378.jpg Water tight, air tight, great rubber gasket seal. Go test those...dunk them in a tank. Bet they leak...I have some and they are great but bet they aren't air/water tight. Why do your cans leak? |
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