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Thread: Storing large amounts of ammo
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17-09-2018, 13:48 #21
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Re: Storing large amounts of ammo
I just chuck all my 9mm range ammo into a 7.62x51 ammo can
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17-09-2018, 19:12 #22
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18-09-2018, 03:07 #23
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Re: Storing large amounts of ammo
9mm goes into a 7.62x51 mil ammo can with 1 pack of silica gel, 5.56 and 7.62x51 goes into a 50 cal mil ammo can with 1 pack of silica gel.
you can store it for a long time as long as you don't expose it to temp. extremes.
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18-09-2018, 09:31 #24
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Re: Storing large amounts of ammo
Thanks to everyone still posting their methods here. It is interesting to hear how you guys store your ammo.
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18-09-2018, 09:47 #25
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Re: Storing large amounts of ammo
I have a separate safe for my reloaded ammo which I store in large zip lock bags. Quantity per bag depends on caliber. 9mmP x 250, 5.56 x 250, .45ACP x 150 (that stuff is heavy), 300blk x 250 (well it will be when the license is approved and I can load all the components). I put Silica sachets into all the bags, and if I go shooting and don't finish a bag I count it and mark the qty / add to another half bag to bring it close to desired quantity.
Shotgun stay in the boxes, all factory ammo, carry ammo, or calibers I don't load for are all in another safe.
I used to store in Vickers Boxes, Frontier Boxes, MTM Cases... they all just take up way more space than a bags of ammo stacked onto of each other, and I find them easier to manage in my range bag than the boxes.
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18-09-2018, 09:56 #26
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Re: Storing large amounts of ammo
I don't know whether it was only at my local Shoprite, but they have the humidity absorbers in those clear containers on special for R16.99.
Buy a few of them and stash it away.
I place 1ea into a safe, and replace it when the beads at the top level have disappeared and the bottom level is full of water
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18-09-2018, 09:56 #27
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Re: Storing large amounts of ammo
It usually lasts around 3 months here in kzn in a large safe
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