thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Im looking for some ideas on ammo storage. Im currently using milsurp ammo cans, but the problem is that I filled them all up, and cant seem to find any in stock online or at my local Army/Navy shops. Anyone using something other than cans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTM 72 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 We have the opposite problem in north Idaho, ammo cans are everywhere but nothing to buy to put in them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Yeah it was that way here for the longest time, but I started seeing much more coming on to shelves locally. Not sure if its a fluke or not, but Ive been picking up what I can, while I can before it goes away again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Conscript 99 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Grab some old 54R crates, superglue bicycle tire rubber or cardboard on the interior walls/lid/bottom, dump ammo in, nail/carpenter staple it shut. If using rubber and you want to be a pro, throw in a couple food storage anti-moisture packets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thats not a bad suggestion. The ammo is boxed, but Im just sick of having my other ammo in this small 3 tier dresser thing. Its not very stable and is made of plastic and getting heavier with every purchase, and it wont sustain the weight worth a shit now lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Conscript 99 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Another thing I've done is head down to a marine/auto battery shop, lots of times guys will buy a marine battery and leave behind the waterproof enclosure, they usually have handles and are watertight. About the size of a MK19 ammo box. Should be free or only a few bucks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sccritterkiller 473 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I use the 40mm cans. I like them because the are made to stack. Ammo in the bottom loose mags on top, unless I have battle packs.. I dont open those. You can go 4 to5 tall before the get unstable IMO. Would like to have an idea for the WW bulk packs...currently I have them staked across the top of the safe...3 high and 2 deep. Not sure how much more it would hold....and I will be adding more. Buds had some 40 mm cans online at a resonable price last week. We had a GS last weekend and the were going for 20 so not too far off by the time u figure in admission, gas, and time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Good call. Im going to a gun show next weekend and will look for larger cans there. Or if I can get them at a reasonable price, I'll pick up some more .50 cal cans. Im considering just building one out of 1x8's or as large as I can get, and lining the inside with some caulk or silicone in the corners, and spray the inside with left over duracoat that I have. I was going layer it on pretty thick and let it cure. Or do the inside with a rattlecan bed liner. For the corners of the box itself, I was thinking of using some prepunch angle iron and painting the whole thing in a dark primer grey. I think I may just wait for the gun show first. lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Nemo 882 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Locally, Gander Mt has new .50's in stock for around $19. Wish we were back in the good old days when I'd get a pallet of 100 .50's for $200, and a pallet of 200 .30's for the same! Also 2.75" rocket and 4.2" mortar crates with tubes for $1-2 ea. Miss the property disposal retail store at Ft. McCoy. The auctions now are shit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sccritterkiller 473 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have also been trying to find some sections of the orange heavy duty warehouse shelving with the wire racks for shelves...that would be the ticket. I found a few sections at a going out of businees sale real cheap...use the in the garage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dustindu4 101 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) 40mm or 30mm cans are awesome. The 30s are bigger. You can fit 2 rows of loaded AK or AR mags quite nicely in the 40s Edited March 18, 2013 by dustindu4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
menace667 194 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) I have three of these and they are very nice. Super tight o-ring seal, very strong latches that secure well and also have holes for locks. Are stackable and are .50 cal sized. Come in OD or FDE. Dense polymer walls. I stored almost 500 rounds of different pistol caliber in one with room to spare so there is plenty of room. The hinge is a metal rod so it is durable also, not weak and feeble. http://store.smartreloader-usa.com/ammocan50mil-specm2a1-od-green.aspx Edited March 19, 2013 by menace667 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Conscript 99 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Guys, I'm tellin you... Marine battery boxes. Like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/290855091570?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar They practically give them away. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Guys, I'm tellin you... Marine battery boxes. Like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/290855091570?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar They practically give them away. How would they hold up in the cold weather? Could they get banged around ok without cracking? It does look interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 it is mind boggling to think of how many bullets are in this country right now. I would bet for every person in this country there is a million bullets...maybe more what do you guys think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) you could alwase buy a section of large pvc pipe and some endcaps and eather glue both ends on or get screw in caps and make them what ever lenght you need and fill with loose ammo. easy cheap and durable stack them up like cord wood You clold also make some sort of rope handles for easy cary. wish I had your problem with too much ammo. Edited March 19, 2013 by deadeye 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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