Cheap ammo storage bins?
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I may be on the misinformed side of the table - please correct me if so - but don't you want a non-airtight container for storing ammo?
In the event of a fire, you'd be risking turning a metal container into a large grenade, would you not?
Myself, I use regular ammo boxes but drill a small hole into the top of the face. It's probably not much bigger than a 1/32" hole - just enough to equalize the pressure.
In the event of a fire, you'd be risking turning a metal container into a large grenade, would you not?
Myself, I use regular ammo boxes but drill a small hole into the top of the face. It's probably not much bigger than a 1/32" hole - just enough to equalize the pressure.
Air tight is good for long term storage so your ammo stays dry. You can put silica crystals in the airtight box and the silica absorbs the moisture, not your ammo.
I was looking for something bigger than food storage containers. That is a good idea for smaller quantities. What could you put 1500rds of .308 in?
When I was a kid I remember my grandfather's friend would store ammo in vaccum packed glass pickling jars. Ammo instead of pickles in those jars.
Holy Crap!!! Whata great idea
Never Thunk of dat one!! I gonna buy a wack-O-bags tomorow
An airtight container will not turn into some gigantic bomb. If your ammo is burning to the point of ignition, the airtight container is the least of your worries.
To purposely ruin a good ammo can's seal is stupid, in my opinion.
1500 rds of .308? If it were me, I'd get a 5 gallon pail, fill the bottom with silica crystals, load in the ammo, then use some caulk around the rim when you seal it in for the long haul.
I'm a bit curious though, why bother storing 1500 rds for long term? Most people would shoot it all up long before they had to worry about brass corrosion. I could see 15000, but not 1500.
I'm a bit curious though, why bother storing 1500 rds for long term? Most people would shoot it all up long before they had to worry about brass corrosion. I could see 15000, but not 1500.
I bought aoverhead storage bin like the ones you find in "lego" style cubicles from a used office furniture place. Not only does it come with a lock but the unit is doubled walled. It fits neatly high up in my shop so it does not interfere with anything.
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gushulak
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Cutting holes in ammo cans? Why in the world would someone ruin a perfectly good ammo storage container?
Best cheap storage solution......ammo cans. What ever you do, don't drill a hole in the can, there is a reason there is an airtight seal on them. .50 Ammo cans at Princess Auto=$10, can't beat that.
Best cheap storage solution......ammo cans. What ever you do, don't drill a hole in the can, there is a reason there is an airtight seal on them. .50 Ammo cans at Princess Auto=$10, can't beat that.
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Not a bad idea. Use a 5 gallon paint bucket which already has an airtight seal though, and you won't have to bother caulking it shut.
You don't need to do that, the military ammo cans are designed to break along the bottom seals if the pressure inside the can gets too high, venting the gas.
