How do you store your ammo?

[spencer60]

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I always understood that powder and ammo shouldn't be stored in a sealed container, especially one made of metal. In the event of a fire ammo will harmlessly cook-off, unless it's able to build up pressure.

I keep mine in either the shipping boxes (bulk ammo) or in thiose plastic ammo cans. There's no way that those would be able to create an actual explosion by containing enough pressure to matter.

 

[SAR 6114]

I'm just trying to protect my investment.

 

[calebp]

But ammo is bulky and heavy. Not a high priority to thieves.

I use it to "weight" the bottom of my safe. Figure a couple of extra hundreds pounds is that much more of a theft deterrent.

 

[albatros43]

Sure it is. You may not have much ammo but it's not hard to fit 20k in ammo in a safe even if it's just plinking ammo

Worth maybe $6k? I just think it's expensive storage that is unnecessary.

 

[MRH]

I had another member mention to me about getting a fire cabinet. I'd have to inherit one like you did though. Those things go for big bucks...

This one has heavy walls and door, and is short and square. The type they used for chemical boxes. Back when they made heavy boxes made of metal.. I don't know the measurements. It is probably 3 feet tall, and at least a couple of feet deep, and probably 3 feet wide. It would not be a picnic breaking into. It can be done, but not without time and effort. Where it is located is more important than what it is stored in, IMO...At least it was until that very tragic boating accident we had last year. Lost it all brother. More than 10k rounds. Poof. Bye.

 

[George P. Burdell]

But ammo is bulky and heavy. Not a high priority to thieves.

That depends. A 50 cal can holds about 1200 rounds of .223. Even for the cheap stuff that's $350 in each hand.

 

[George P. Burdell]

Worth maybe $6k? I just think it's expensive storage that is unnecessary.

I could fit at least $20k in regular plinking ammo in my safe. To me that's worth it. To some it may not be.

 

[SafeCracka]

I always understood that powder and ammo shouldn't be stored in a sealed container, especially one made of metal. In the event of a fire ammo will harmlessly cook-off, unless it's able to build up pressure.

I keep mine in either the shipping boxes (bulk ammo) or in thiose plastic ammo cans. There's no way that those would be able to create an actual explosion by containing enough pressure to matter.

My ammo safe has a UL 1 hour 1700 deg fire rating....

 

[MRH]

I also tend to buy more spam cans these days. They are making them for lots of calibers these days. It's hard to beat a good spam can.

 

[SafeCracka]

Honestly, I keep my ammo in a safe because I can..... LOL and it is organized and looks badass.