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Posted: 12/18/2008 9:51:23 AM EDT
what is the best way to store ammo ? plastic or metal storage containers ? who sells for best price ? I have bulk ammo 1000 rnd boxes, keep in bought box, or empty into storage containers ??????
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I don't think there is a 'best' other than to keep the tempertures constant (minimal fluctuations) preferably near room termperture. The same goes for the humidity.
Personally I keep most of my ammo in the original boxes and put those boxes into steel ammo cans. If I don't plan on using them for a long time I'll throw in a dessican't pack. Reloads are stored loose in ammo cans. |
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I had this similar question. Is is safe to store loose center fire (.223, 76.2x39) loose (out of boxes) in ammo cans? Could this ammo discharge in any way? Didn't know if a primer could be set off from the pressure of another bullet?  They sell it that way so I'm pretty sure it is ok. Plus if one did go off chances are it wouldn't hurt anything, although I'm sure you have nothing to worry about doing that. |
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I had this similar question. Is is safe to store loose center fire (.223, 76.2x39) loose (out of boxes) in ammo cans? Could this ammo discharge in any way? Didn't know if a primer could be set off from the pressure of another bullet? Perfectly safe. You have to work fairly hard to get ammo to work as advertised outside of the gun. |
You want to store your ammo in the open in the garage where it gets cold as $#%& in the winter and hotter than &%$@# in the summer, preferably next to a cat litter box. Ammonia is good for brass cased ammo, acts like a lubricant
I am kidding of course, what I just said is the worst thing you can possibly do with ammo. Store it in a cool dry place safe place, preferably sealed. Also try not to manhandle it too much with your greasy fingers. |
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