Ammo Storage Question

[Caleb]

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]

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

[Caleb]

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

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

[jmlutz]

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]

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

[Sheepdog]

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

[Gatorade]

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]

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

[sdmc530]

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

[Olympus]

Originally Posted by Snipersnest

I just keep my stuff in military ammo cans by caliber. Never thought about desicant, figured if it was good enough for the military it's good enough for me. Haven't had any issues with it.

I'm the same way. Mine is all reloads though except 223. I keep about 300 rounds of each caliber in those plastic ammo boxes for quick grabbing on range trips. I used to a full ammo can with me to the range reach time, but that got old really quick.