Storing loose rounds in .30 CAL ammo tins. Any issues?

[scotty]

So know that I have my loads figured out for my 9MM loads I want to start loading up large quantities to have on hand. I just bought enough bullets, powder and primers for two thousand rounds and instead of keeping them in the usual 100 round cases from LeBaron, I want to starting using something bigger to hold the ammo. My question is, and I mainly ask because today when I opened up my case there was some moisture inside (mainly because I think I put my still wet .223 cases in then sealed it up) Anyways, will leaving ammo in a case without protection cause damage or cause an accidental miss fire? If I leave it in my trunk when its 30C out inside a sealed case will that be bad? Will the constant moving of the bullets and hitting each other during transport cause wear and tear.

My logic says no, but I just want to confirm before I dump these bullets out of there 100 round cases into the tin.

 

[ian_in_vic]

I used to know someone who stored ammo like that, he used a dessicant package in the top of the can to control moisture. No problems (and no misfires) in 10,000 rounds through a Beretta.

 

[agilent_one]

I store my 5.56, .40 and .45 bulk reloads the same way. No issues, just don't put wet ammo in there.

 

[tiriaq]

I have no idea how hot a trunk gets on a hot day with the car parked in the sun.

 

[agilent_one]

I have no idea how hot a trunk gets on a hot day with the car parked in the sun.

If it's a black vehicle, on a hot day (30C) I would estrimate 40 - 60 C.

 

[gushulak]

I store all my bulk reloads in loose stored in GI ammo cans. Just add a dessicant pack to the top and forget about any temperature and humidity worries.

 

[damndirtyape]

There's nothing dangerous about keeping bulk ammo in ammo cans, just make sure it's dry and throw in a dessicant pack. If your ammo supply gets hot regularily, it may only have a lifespan of 30 years instead of a hundred.

 

[easy]

Ammo cans are great for storing and transporting ammunition.

I would not expose the ammunition to very hi temperatures for any extended period of time. It's not going to ignite, but it can't possibly be good for the ammo.

I would think that if powder is subjected to long, vigorous agitation, (with the added heat), this action would deteriorate the powder and your rounds may show erratic behaviour. Maybe even to the point of a KB. I don't really know.

Regards.

 

[dinsdale]

I can easily fit 1000 rounds of 9mm in 100 round trays in an army Surplus .50BMG ammo container. Makes it easier to take out a couple Hundred rounds when heading to the range. Saves counting every time.

 

[sunray]

"...great for storing..." Anything.

 

[Silverback]

I store my bulk loaded ammo in ziplock freezer bags, they work great.

 

[Calum]

I store my bulk loaded ammo in ziplock freezer bags, they work great.

Me too, yes it works great.

 

[Sgt Striker]

If you do any long term storage, it's good to make sure the ammo is real clean, IE no finger prints on them (I use those little rubber finger covers when I'm doing my reloading) Also, I will usually bag the rounds in ziplock bags with dessicant package in them before they go in the ammo can (that way, if you put so many in each bag, it's easier to know what's in the can when you need to do a round count).