Those who bought crate of Czech 7.62x39 ammo?

What is the size difference between the 50 cal surplus can vs the 5.56?

I only have the 5.56 can and they looks almost the same size with the 50 bmg.
 
Stevo said:
5.56 boxed or belted? Boxed 5.56 can come in the same box as linked .50.
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Is this one:
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It saids 840 Rounds 5.56 ball but it appears that I can't hold more than 12 boxes or .308??!!??

So when they mean 840 rds do they just put them in there lose or pile them up nicely?
 
That's the same box as linked .50 goes in.

The 5.56 comes on 10 round strippers and takes up a lot less space than commercially packed ammo. That's how it can hold 840 rounds.
 
Stevo said:
That's the same box as linked .50 goes in.

The 5.56 comes on 10 round strippers and takes up a lot less space than commercially packed ammo. That's how it can hold 840 rounds.
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Okay thanks Stevo,

I guess for now I wouldn't bother open up those Cze surplus since I check the seal on both of them seems okay otherwise I can always peel off the tin and pack them into those 50 caliber box (got 5 or 6 extra laying around:D)


Cheers
 
The real benefit to repacking is the space savings, IMO.

You can fit 2k of ammo in the space of the original crate. Plus it's easier to store and move.
 
Stevo said:
The real benefit to repacking is the space savings, IMO.

You can fit 2k of ammo in the space of the original crate. Plus it's easier to store and move.
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Yea, true..............never thought about it so may be its worth doing.

The only thing keep me from opening it up is I though the original crate with the solder seal should be air tight (assume all seal is intact) no?

Besides saving space storing them with the ammo can which way provide longest shelf life?

Are those surplus ammo can really "air tight"?
 
Spcamno said:
Yea, true..............never thought about it so may be its worth doing.

The only thing keep me from opening it up is I though the original crate with the solder seal should be air tight (assume all seal is intact) no?

Besides saving space storing them with the ammo can which way provide longest shelf life?

Are those surplus ammo can really "air tight"?
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As I said in an earlier post, I've found rust on cartridges in about half of the cases I've opened (4 out of 8). The Czech tins aren't that great. Is "airtight" necessary for long term storage? I don't think so. I've got 60 year old 8mm that's never seen an airtight box and it goes bang every time. Be more concerned with providing cool, dry, consistent temperature conditions for long term storage.

Yes, the cans are airtight as long as the rubber gasket on the underside of the lid is in good condition.
 
Stevo said:
As I said in an earlier post, I've found rust on cartridges in about half of the cases I've opened (4 out of 8). The Czech tins aren't that great. Is "airtight" necessary for long term storage? I don't think so. I've got 60 year old 8mm that's never seen an airtight box and it goes bang every time. Be more concerned with providing cool, dry, consistent temperature conditions for long term storage.

Yes, the cans are airtight as long as the rubber gasket on the underside of the lid is in good condition.
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Thanks Stevo for your post again!

Hear you, can't agreed anymore.

I think the worst enemy is moisture got another project for this upcoming weekend (opening them up and sort them into my ammo cans):D

Cheers
 
Damn, I did it in about 5 mins. Feed big flat head through the loop and used it as a pry bar. I somehow hurt my foot when strap broke loose. Took some skin off. I don't know how. It happened too fast.

How does one go by dating the ammo? I think i figured it out. Back of bullet says "bxn 73". So I'm guessing its 1973.
 
John thats good for an early morning laugh^^


I would definately say open the crates;

You really should check them out and test fire a hundred or so, alot harder to take them back if there gorked 5 years from now when you get around to them. Then repackage them in the ammo cans and cool dry place your good to go.
 
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