Ammo Storage

[Rifleman1 32]

I am looking for a storage container that will hold 1,000 rounds of 9mm ammo so I can buy in bulk and save some $$$'s. Anybody know what size storage locker I'd need or what I should look for?

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Depends entirely on the packaging, but 1,000 rounds of 9mm ammo ain't that big at all.

 

Two examples of 1,000 rounds of 9mm:

 

- 20 boxes of 50 rounds, ~12 3/4" X 9 3/4" X 2 1/2"

 

 

- 4 boxes of 250 rounds, ~9 1/2" X 6 1/2" X 4 3/4"

 

 

If you stored them loose, 1K rounds would *easily* fit in a .50 cal ammo can with space left over.

[MedicYeti 96]

If your dumping the rounds into a container and not keeping the factory boxes, a 50 cal ammo can holds close to 1000 rounds of 9mm, but it starts to get a little heavy.

[bry@n 195]

those green ammo boxes from cabelas holds about 1250 rounds with no issues./

[Caine 147]

What Bryan said - those dry storage boxes are awesome.

 

ETA: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Dry-Storage-Ammunition-Box/740706.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dcabelas%2Bdry%2Bbox%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=cabelas+dry+box&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

[alec.mc 180]

Yah, like said - 1000 rounds isnt that cumbersome of a storage dillema, just got my shipment of 1000 rounds of PMC bronze 9mm, shipping sticker says it weights 28 pounds.

 

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Hey, Caine's in that pick!

 

Btw, order from Cabela's tonight or tomorrow and get one of those boxes for free! i just did

[Caine 147]

I'm famous!

 

I'm actually on Cabelas right not trying to piece together $150 order so I can get free shipping

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I'm famous!

 

I'm actually on Cabelas right not trying to piece together $150 order so I can get free shipping

 

I'll go in on that to help you out, Text me !!!

[71ragtopgoat 23]

I would use the 50 cal ammo can. They just seal so much tighter then the Cabela's box.

I have two of both cabelas and the 50 cal. You cant go wrong with either one.

Check http://gun-deals.com/ammo for the best price.

[Rifleman1 32]

What great feedback with links and all. Thanks!

 

[alienrobot 0]

Personally I just leave mine in a self storage unit in new jersey. Hampshire in Mahwah.

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

I just pile it on racks in my basement

[njitmetal 2]

I'm a big fan of actual ammo cans. Both .30 and .50 caliber cans. I do have 3 of the cabelas plastic "cans" and they are OK. I wouldn't buy them, they came free with some .22 ammo I purchased a while back.

[alowerlevel 77]

.50 cal ammo cans are what I use. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/24742-50-cal-ammo-cans-buy-1-get-1-free/

[GRIZ 3,369]

If you stored them loose, 1K rounds would *easily* fit in a .50 cal ammo can with space left over.

 

You can fit 1000 rds of 9mm in factory boxes in a .50 cal ammo can depending on the factory packaging.

[Aleshka 0]

I have 4 Cabela's boxes and none of them provides a reliable seal. And one deformed so badly that the cover doesn't even match the bottom part to form a seal. And I store them in a dry and cool crawl space in my garage, so the deformation wasn't provoked in any way. So, 50 cal. surplus cans are the best.

[GRIZ 3,369]

I've found that if you wrap a case of ammo in shrink wrap it keeps pretty good. I have several wooden ammo boxes I got from CMP HXP ammo. I use a kitchen garbage bag to line the inside to provide moisture protection, put the ammo in the bag, tie the top, and screw the lid back on.

[Rifleman1 32]

These ammo cans have a good seal, can be double locked if you choose and hold 1,300 rounds of 9mm or 1,000 rounds of .45.

 

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=756256

[alec.mc 180]

the military style ammo cans will hold 1000 rounds ( qty: 20 boxes of 50 )

 

[Rifleman1 32]

The MTM Ammo Cans are similar to Cabelas. 2 pack for 25.00 and I can fit 1300 rounds of 9MM not to mention that they can be locked with a padlock. 800 rounds of .45ACP but the box is heavy. I think 400 rounds of .45 ACP weighs in at 25 pounds.