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Posted: 2/12/2011 8:57:34 PM EDT
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What would YOU do???
I have a significant stash of the MagTech “CBC” 706gr FMJ .50 cal ammo. Here’s the dilemma – and my question for you all -> Should I break the ammo out of the boxes & plastic bags just because I can get 150 rounds into a .50 BMG ammo box? If I destroy the packaging – I get 150 rounds into a .50 cal can ( v.s. 150-rnds loose) If I leave the stuff packed in boxes & plastic – I get 100 rounds packed into the same-size can. What would YOU do??? If I die – I know the packaged ammo would yield a higher return. On that note, I’m trying not to be “morbid”. What say, my fellow .50 owners? Thanx for you folks who take your honest time to assist me. I owe you all. |
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You need to take the CBC ammo out of that shitty cardboard.
One some of the rounds have "slight" corrosion due to the cardboard I took all mine out, inspected, wiped the worse of the lot down and repacked 150 to a 50 cal can. I only pack away once I inspect what I have, I would never just stash ammo w/o inspection, especially if it is in cardborad |
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Good points to consider for sure… I’ve decided to do a “bit of both”. I have South African ammo that is packed in vinyl sleeves and in brown plastic tubs that have wire seals. The ones that I opened were completely clean, so it’s probably safe to leave them be.
The CBC that I’ve opened and re-packed did seem to have “cardboard funk” on them that needs to be wiped off. While I do think ammo tends to be worth more (in a potential sale) when it’s in the original packaging, I really shouldn’t be concerned with its value as an “estate item”. One of the more pressing issues is the storage space that .50 BMG ammo requires. Being able to put 150 rounds in a can is about as compact as I think it can get. Thanks for the input & suggestions on this – even though it’s kind of a stupid question. I have had surplus ammo in the past that had some kind of cardboard dust on it and it caused some of the cartridge rims to be torn off during extraction as it caused excess friction in the chamber. After cleaning that ammo, I had no further problems. |
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