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Posted: 1/7/2019 6:48:50 PM EDT
I was scrolling through through the form here and I noticed we show love for our reloading benches, press setups, what we did today in reloading, firearms and other assorted gear.
But we have not shown any love towards our powder and primer storage setups. Let’s see what we got out there for our storage. Maybe I can see a better idea than mine. (Don’t ask about mine,,,,please) 
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Posted: 1/7/2019 7:31:52 PM EDT
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It's a trap!
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Posted: 1/7/2019 9:35:59 PM EDT
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If I knew how to post pics I would show mine.. yeah I know I should be able to buy now.. anyway, used a side by side fridge and built 1x shelves with 2x4 legs from bottom to top on both sides.. have a light bulb on bottom hooked to a fan and thermostat (unheated garage) two of the rechargeable dehumidifier packs on top shelf’s. Temp stays within a degree or two 60’s and humidity constantly low 30’s
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Posted: 1/7/2019 9:44:56 PM EDT
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Stack-on cabinet with 1x12s for shelves. Inside is lined with type-x drywall (similar to the fireproof drywall put in safes)
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Posted: 1/7/2019 10:16:57 PM EDT
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I use a couple of my old Napa shop cabinets.. they are light enough and have enough holes in them they won't cause an explosion...(would just blow the doors open)
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Posted: 1/8/2019 1:21:35 AM EDT
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I use a couple of my old Napa shop cabinets.. they are light enough and have enough holes in them they won't cause an explosion...(would just blow the doors open) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/404934/IMG_1441_JPG-800094.JPG |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 9:26:43 AM EDT
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I have a shelved & closed wood cabinet, 4 top & 4 on bottom.
Powder on top, primers on bottom & dies on bottom, that's the way it supposed to be anyway 
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Posted: 1/8/2019 9:51:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Plus with the map gas next to it it’s always easy to set off in case of a government raid.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 10:19:40 AM EDT
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Only one powder on the benchtop at a time. Today it is TAC. There is twice as many conversions and bullets in this one now. Old photo: 
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Posted: 1/8/2019 11:50:25 AM EDT
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https://saami.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Info-Doc-Smokeless-Powder.pdf
I'll take some pics of proper Powder, Primer storage magazines I made that comply with the above link. |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 1:51:57 PM EDT
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Since I don’t have much, I just mounted two old cabinets to the wall. The doors are free to open with a small pull - no locking device.
Not official or earthquake proof, but for Florida, they work. 
That’s not all of it, but you get the idea. Cost was just my time since everything was already at the house. |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 11:38:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/8/2019 11:51:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My powder magazine. Easily holds up to 50 pounds. Two layers of 3/4" plywood for the walls, floor, and lid (rests on top). https://i.imgur.com/fLNrSR0.jpg 
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Posted: 1/8/2019 11:57:22 PM EDT
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Primer drawer at my bench. I see I misspelled weak. 
Another primer magazine. Primers go here when I open a 5k box. Or my overflow from the desk drawer. 
Powder magazine. Note; the take away from the SAAMI link is wood sides 1 inch thick, with a weak side. My weak sides is the top that is held on by gravity. Kitchen cabinets and a plain shelf's not so much. Your components your choice. Good luck |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:04:38 AM EDT
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Subscribed, because I need some ideas on how to store mine.
What's the importance of the wood containers? What are the long term effects of powder stored in non temperature controlled spaces? |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:08:29 AM EDT
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Subscribed, because I need some ideas on how to store mine. Wood box per SAAMI. What's the importance of the wood containers? Read the link in my first post. What are the long term effects of powder stored in non temperature controlled spaces? Cool and dry are the ideal conditions. |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:19:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/9/2019 12:52:09 AM EDT
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I store powder and primers in ammo cans and pretty much everything else is in the open.
kwg |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 2:03:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What is the purpose of the wood and thickness of it? I have my suspicions but would like to confirm and know for sure. Ive been looking to get mine off the shelves and stored properly. 
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Posted: 1/9/2019 6:18:21 AM EDT
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Subscribed, because I need some ideas on how to store mine. What's the importance of the wood containers? What are the long term effects of powder stored in non temperature controlled spaces? |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 6:19:09 AM EDT
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I store powder and primers in ammo cans and pretty much everything else is in the open. kwg |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 9:16:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I store powder and primers in ammo cans and pretty much everything else is in the open. kwg |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 10:25:29 AM EDT
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I’m new to reloading so I don’t have much for components yet. I’m using my wife’s old safe for storage. It’s a Stack-On cabinet.
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Posted: 1/9/2019 10:28:22 AM EDT
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I’m new to reloading so I don’t have much for components yet. I’m using my wife’s old safe for storage. It’s a Stack-On cabinet. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223734/image_jpg-801456.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223734/image_jpg-801459.JPG |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 10:32:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wonder since the door is pretty secure if you might not be better off if you hole sawed a bunch of holes in the back wall to give it a "vent" |
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Posted: 1/9/2019 10:46:15 AM EDT
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Primers in an ammo can is a bomb.
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Posted: 1/9/2019 1:14:28 PM EDT
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The nice thing about a thick piece of wood, is that it's actually a pretty good insulator, it's soft (impacts), and while it is flammable, it actually takes a lot for a wooden board to just catch on fire. It also tends to not hold pressure.
A steel cabinet or box is highly conductive, and will transfer heat into the interior very quickly. If it's an ammo can, that's pretty much a bomb. A plastic cabinet or box is less conductive, but also is still considerably thinner than wood - so will still transfer the heat into the interior quickly. And will melt and pool (and burn even easier), whereas wood will hold its shape, even if on fire. Best practice for storage is definitely a wooden cabinet. Ideally with primers stored in a separate wooden cabinet. Also, I read once that the reason the 8lb jug is the standard maximum container size for retail purchase, is because if powder goes bad that size is small enough for the heat dissipation rate the be faster than the heat accumulation rate, and the powder will not hit auto-ignite temperature (in theory). In larger quantities, it's higher risk. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 1:24:41 AM EDT
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I make sure to keep less than 25lbs as to obey the fire code. Most of the 8lb boxes are empty.
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Posted: 1/13/2019 2:03:42 PM EDT
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NFPA / SAAMI provide suggestions . Many governmental entities adopt them as their own building code and possible amend per local needs.
In the state of MN people are restricted to 20# of smokeless powder in a residence In the state of MN people are restricted to 10,000 small arms primers in a residence |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 3:38:55 PM EDT
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NFPA / SAAMI provide suggestions . Many governmental entities adopt them as their own building code and possible amend per local needs. In the state of MN people are restricted to 20# of smokeless powder in a residence In the state of MN people are restricted to 10,000 small arms primers in a residence 
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Posted: 1/13/2019 10:30:44 PM EDT
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Quote History He haw, I won't say anything if you won't LOL. Why don't you buy jugs?
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Posted: 1/13/2019 10:47:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He haw, I won't say anything if you won't LOL. Why don't you buy jugs? |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 11:09:05 PM EDT
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Primers in an ammo can is a bomb. kwg |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 7:14:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
NFPA / SAAMI provide suggestions . Many governmental entities adopt them as their own building code and possible amend per local needs. In the state of MN people are restricted to 20# of smokeless powder in a residence In the state of MN people are restricted to 10,000 small arms primers in a residence
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