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?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

 

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

I'm famous!

 

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

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 !!!

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.

What great feedback with links and all. Thanks!

 

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

I just pile it on racks in my basement

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.

.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/

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.

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.

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.

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

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

 

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.