triton200 0 Posted June 16, 2013 How many 556 rounds approx. Will a 50 Cal.ammo can hold? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted June 16, 2013 Boxed or loose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted June 16, 2013 depends on whether you just dump them in or whether you ORGANIZE them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 1,593 Posted June 16, 2013 I would say a little over 1000 rounds.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted June 16, 2013 Government packed 'em in at 800. Loose 1K can be done..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted June 16, 2013 I packed 1200 rds loose xm855 in a 50 cal. Had to shake it around a bit to close the lid though lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted June 16, 2013 Can has 1020rds in it right now with room to spare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 957 Posted June 16, 2013 55 grain or 62 grain? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted June 16, 2013 IIRC the military packs 800 or 820 in boxes, 840 on stripper clips in bandoliers. No idea how many loose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triton200 0 Posted June 17, 2013 Thx i combined my 30 cal cans into a 50 cal. I'm guessing it's over 1000, of 55 grain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites