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Caleb 01-20-2015 09:43 PM

Ammo Storage Question
 
I was just going through my stash, reorganizing sort of speak. I have a 50 cal can full of loose 9mm fmj 115gr mixed brass ammo. I'm curious if anyone else stores their ammo like that. Or, do you store brand names separately from others....ect? I won't store 115gr with 124gr with 147gr, ... just the same/similar loads together. Is there a good reason NOT to do this?

NAMVET72 01-20-2015 09:46 PM

I store mine buy in 50 cal and 40 MM ammo cans buy company name and bullet weight, and desicant bag...............



Clyde

Caleb 01-20-2015 09:52 PM

Desicants are a must. Which reminds me..... milkmanjoe! I need more desicant packs! funny

So Clyde, you don't mix manufacturers at all? Any particular reason? We are talking similar loads here.

jmlutz 01-20-2015 10:06 PM

I keep most of mine stashed away in the original 1000 or 500 round boxes, 99.9% of my .223 is 55 grain,I keep the heavier bullets in a separate ammo box.Same goes for my .45ACP, 99% of it is 230 grain ball, I keep the HP's and exotic stuff in separate boxes and ammo cans. The bulk of my 12 gauge is Winchester military grade 2 3/4 in 00 buck,I keep the S and B 3"Magnums separate,still,everything is by the case.I do the same thing with my .22LR, my favorites are 36 grain copper plated HP's.Not really a big deal,I'm just used to my way of doing things.

DrHenley 01-20-2015 10:23 PM

50 count boxes in Ammo cans w/desiccant. The only segregation is by caliber and whether cast or jacketed.

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Sheepdog 01-20-2015 10:25 PM

I keep all my reloads in ammo cans. I also store 22LR ammo loose in ammo cans. Saves on space.

Gatorade 01-20-2015 11:37 PM

Reloads I toss in a bag or an available box. However if I have purchased the ammo and have the original boxes I keep them in them. If there is an issue with a batch of ammo then the lot numbers may be important. In cases of recall having the box may be the only way to get a refund.

milkmanjoe 01-21-2015 07:42 AM

I keep mine in a climate controlled bunker in its original boxes. Caleb, pm me your Addy, I'll put dessicants in the mail Friday.

sdmc530 01-21-2015 09:43 AM

Reloades in the MTD boxes and factory in factory boxes. It just sits on shelf though....Idon't have humidity issues here though.

milkmanjoe 01-21-2015 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sdmc530 (Post 99740)
Reloades in the MTD boxes and factory in factory boxes. It just sits on shelf though....Idon't have humidity issues here though.

While I do love the tropical environment, the humidity and salt air eat everything. I always wondered how Cuba had all those vintage cars.


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