vladtepes 1,060 Posted September 8, 2018 Is there any concern with taking rounds out of the packaging and just storing them loose in an ammo can? I know this may be a ridiculous question.. but it just seams like I would be able to store so much more ammo loose in the can.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted September 8, 2018 I do this a lot. Never had an issue. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted September 8, 2018 Mrs has her own now with stickers. No problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted September 8, 2018 I've put 4000 rounds of 9 in a can before. Other than being deceptively heavy....no issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted September 8, 2018 great thanks.. I just was not sure with stuff getting potentially knocked around... if it would be an issue.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1563621 388 Posted September 8, 2018 I have 12ga, 38 super, 30-06, all loose in cans. Never had an issue for 25-30 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrigs4095 11 Posted September 8, 2018 I do and I throw in those dessicant packs that you get with new shoes and find in pill bottles suppose to prevent moisture just randomly throw them in whenever I come across some in a lot of my gun related stuff 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted September 8, 2018 14 minutes ago, Wrigs4095 said: I do and I throw in those dessicant packs that you get with new shoes and find in pill bottles suppose to prevent moisture just randomly throw them in whenever I come across some in a lot of my gun related stuff This Funny, I have been dumping my bulk ammo in my ammo cans to get rid of the cardboard. I have learned that the plastic MTM and Plano boxes are more better than my trusty metal cans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted September 8, 2018 Those little $5.00 plastic cans from Harbor Freight are the cat’s pajamas. I must have a dozen of them. They hold just enough anmo for a comp, moderate round count class, or structured range session. They also hold two G-Code Bang Boxes perfectly if you want to bring two seperate types of ammo in the same can. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,873 Posted September 8, 2018 29 minutes ago, High Exposure said: Those little $5.00 plastic cans from Harbor Freight are the cat’s pajamas. I must have a dozen or of them. They hold just enough anmo for a comp, moderate round count class, or structured range session. They also hold two G-Code Bang Boxes perfectly if you want to bring two seperate types of ammo in the same can. Got a link for what you mentioned? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted September 9, 2018 30 minutes ago, 45Doll said: Got a link for what you mentioned? Well, I guess they are $7.00 now: https://www.harborfreight.com/ammo-dry-box-61451.html They’re still awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted September 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, High Exposure said: Well, I guess they are $7.00 now: https://www.harborfreight.com/ammo-dry-box-61451.html They’re still awesome. I wait until they're on sale for 3.99. Usually need the coupon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted September 9, 2018 1 minute ago, GRIZ said: I wait until they're on sale for 3.99. Usually need the coupon. Yes! There is iron in your words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted September 9, 2018 Well, I guess they are $7.00 now: https://www.harborfreight.com/ammo-dry-box-61451.html They’re still awesome.Fuckin TrumpSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk great thanks.. I just was not sure with stuff getting potentially knocked around... if it would be an issue.. I do it for my ammo. I'm not sure what you'll be doing with it but generally it is dense enough where everything just stays in place. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regular Guy 264 Posted September 9, 2018 I keep rifle ammo on stripper clips in cans. For 5.56mm I leave one original cardboard box in the can on top with a magazine spoon in it. It makes the spoon easier to find for loading mags and the box has ballistic data on it for the type rounds in the can. I do the same for my 7.62x51 rounds just without the spoon since the stripper clips can feed directly into my M1A when the mag is empty and the bolt is open. I keep handgun ammo in its original boxes. I should just dump them out in the can. Its probably faster to be able to load mags during matches or practice by just reaching in the can and grabbing some ammo to put in the mags instead of constantly opening boxes and sliding the tray out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Ray Ray 3,566 Posted September 9, 2018 1 hour ago, High Exposure said: Yes! There is iron in your words. Great movie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted September 9, 2018 40 minutes ago, Ray Ray said: Great movie 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted September 9, 2018 In general, I try to keep my ammo in their boxes, and in their master case packs. Once a case it opened I put the individual boxes in the ammo safe. However after the last basement flood, I had to unpack and bulk dry a metric ton of ammo, so into plastic and metal cans it went. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted September 9, 2018 also if you want M2A1 .50cal cans for $10.99 consistently... https://www.ruralking.com/ammo-can-metal-green-50-cal they periodically have free shipping on orders of $99 or more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt14k 2,052 Posted September 9, 2018 Best ammo cans are Military Surplus .30 and .50 cans. Why waste money on cheap plastic or metal knockoffs? They can be bought for $10 each shipped. Ammo Can Man is one such site that regularly has free shipping when you buy 3 for $30. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted September 9, 2018 I prefer the plastic ones. It’s not a waste. They don’t rust, are easy to clean and dry, they weigh less, and have tabs to lock the lids. I also like the size better for how I use them. I have metal cans too. They are for storage at home. The plastic cans are for range trips where I don’t need 1000 rounds at a time. The plastic holds up well enough, I haven’t broken one yet. At $3 each, how can you go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt14k 2,052 Posted September 9, 2018 I prefer the plastic ones. It’s not a waste. They don’t rust, are easy to clean and dry, they weigh less, and have tabs to lock the lids. I also like the size better for how I use them. I have metal cans too. They are for storage at home. The plastic cans are for range trips where I don’t need 1000 rounds at a time. The plastic holds up well enough, I haven’t broken one yet. At $3 each, how can you go wrong?.30 cans are smaller and good for the range. If I can help it I won't buy anything made in China, and that is pretty much all Harbor Freight sells. If I'm part of the problem it's hard to be part of the solution. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted September 9, 2018 While I have nothing against surplus cans, If you don't want ones that are noticeably "used", marked, and/or smell due to prior contents, I can say that the ones that rural king offers are a good buy. The size is correct, the seals appear to work well, and having tan and black options can be handy. I wound up buying 18 of them, and about 20 of the HF plastic cans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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45Doll 5,873 Posted September 9, 2018 12 hours ago, High Exposure said: Yes! There is iron in your words. And no signed paper can hold the iron. It must come from men. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites