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Posted: 5/10/2018 9:45:41 AM EDT
I've amassed quite a pile of 12 gauge trap loads in 25-round boxes.
It's gotten to the point where I need some good storage ideas. What kind of boxes or bins are you guys using to keep things organized? I have a couple of hinged wooden boxes like this one that actually work well:  Attached FileThe problem is I can't find them anymore. What works? I'm Ideally looking for something stackable. |
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Posted: 5/10/2018 9:48:12 AM EDT
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Use the boxes from flats of ammunition.
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Posted: 5/10/2018 12:45:12 PM EDT
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I know some shooters who like these from MTM
Plano offers these (available at Walmart) 
I know that EMPTY Yugo M67 ammo crates will hold 19 boxes of 2.75" 20ga shells quite nicely. 
You can find reproduction wooden shotshell crates that are both decorative and functional. 
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Posted: 5/10/2018 1:49:13 PM EDT
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Those MTM boxes look perfect.
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Posted: 5/10/2018 2:17:42 PM EDT
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Those MTM boxes look perfect. |
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Posted: 5/10/2018 2:45:07 PM EDT
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Thanks!
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Posted: 5/11/2018 7:02:30 PM EDT
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Use the boxes from flats of ammunition. |
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Posted: 5/11/2018 10:59:27 PM EDT
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Those MTM boxes look perfect. MTM is a well made box for a pretty damn good price. Also O ringed for water resistance. I like the ones I've got. They have the 4 pack 30 cal can with tray on sale for 25 bucks right now. Might have to get a few more. They interlock for stacking! |
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Posted: 5/11/2018 11:08:30 PM EDT
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I usually cut off the spout off a jug of powder when I use one up. Holds a fair amount of 12ga. Holds about half a million .410
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Posted: 5/11/2018 11:47:59 PM EDT
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I keep mine in 5 gal. Buckets. I only box competition loads. I have a couple mtm large ammo cans for range use since a full 5 gallon bucket gets heavy.
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Posted: 5/12/2018 4:37:13 AM EDT
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I ordered 2 of the 8.5" deep MTM crates. Supposedly each will hold 20 boxes of shells. If these work well I may grab more.
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Posted: 5/13/2018 6:06:25 PM EDT
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For new ammo I use 30mm ammo cans, they hold 40 boxes each of roll crimped 2-3/4" and 44 boxes of star crimped 2-3/4". They are a little heavy but they are stackable and extremely durable and waterproof.
For reloads I use 30 cal cans, I think I get about 130 per can but it was almost a year ago that I packed them up. I have about 10 of the poly cans that are "in use" ammo, I like them because they don't have the potential to leave a rust stain in my cars carpet, and won't gouge paint if I bump the door of my car while grabbing all the gear out at the range and they are much lighter. But Poly cans are not very water proof, like they leak in water not even over the lid, military ammo cans are generally waterproof to several feet. |
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Posted: 5/17/2018 7:34:21 AM EDT
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There's a larger .50 cal can that usually carries 4 200rd 5.56 drums in it. Those seem be what I store my 12 ga field loads in. Also check your local surplus store for wooden ammo crates just make sure they have the rope handles.
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Posted: 5/17/2018 8:10:12 AM EDT
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Use the boxes from flats of ammunition. |
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Posted: 5/17/2018 8:50:59 AM EDT
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I ended up getting three of the 8.5" deep MTM ammo crates.
They work perfectly and are exactly what I was looking for. Each one holds 20 boxes of 12 gauge shells. I stuck a large dessicant pack in each one and put them out in the garage for storage under my work bench. They're right next to my clay pigeons so a quick trip out to shoot clays with the Wheelybird will be even more convenient - just grab a crate, a couple boxes of clays, my range bag and shotgun and I'm ready to go. Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. |
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Posted: 5/17/2018 9:08:15 AM EDT
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My shotgun shells don’t last long enough to worry about. I just leave them in the case and then shoot them up opening day.
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