How do you store your ammo?

[biker_bill]

Exactly... so long as it's not in a pressure tight container it's not a problem at all.

I'm guessing SafeCraka is the exception among us, being able to use a high-quality safe with a good fire rating as an ammo box.

I understand he has a safe for each caliber.

 

[Junior_357]

For you metal can storage guys...

http://shop.ammocanmagnets.com/

Or, duct tape and a sharpie...


I'm cheap like that.

 

[GeauxLSU]

So safe or no safe? I see a few cheap ones on CL for $400 that would hold what I got. Worst case I might have to make some beefier shelving.

Some of those heavier duty metal shelving units hold a truly shocking amount of ammo and components.... so I've been told.

 

[toobaroque]

I don't have any ammo. It's noisy, smelly, dangerous and evil.

 

[MRH]

Think about how much surplus ammo that is good 50+ years later. Do you think that was all stored cool and dry the entire time? Take precautions of course but my guess is a basement will be plenty cool and a decent attempt at humidity control won't give you any problems.

Last year my Dad gave me some AK mags he had stored in his barn for 20+ years. They had been loaded all that time with cheap steel cased rounds, and some copper washed stuff. I took them out and shot them without one single hiccup. This also says something about the mags.

I'm not saying long term storing precautions should not be taken. I believe they should, and I take them, but just a few simple steps should be plenty enough.

Where you store your ammo to keep it safe from thieves, fires, water, etc. should be the main concern, I'm thinking.

 

[Theodore]

Low and to the left

 

[harrycalahan]

Just ordered seven 50cal cans and seven 30cal cans from Cabelas. I had points built up that I needed to burn and they've got free shipping over $99 so I got free cans!

 

[1gunsnotenough]

In ammo cans. And yes I am a hoarder. And my friends were glad I was when ammo was in short supply.

 

[harrycalahan]

In ammo cans. And yes I am a hoarder. And my friends were glad I was when ammo was in short supply.

Hmm haven't thought of that. I guess Id better start a friends and family pile so they don't dip into the reserves. We can't be having that.

 

[hikingthehills]

Where ever there is an empty space is a great place for ammo.