Ammo Storage Reccomendation - Page 2

F350 · October 11th, 2009, 09:38 AM

The ammo I have that isn't in sealed military packs (battle packs and sardine tins) is in surplus ammo cans. I set the cans out in the summer sun for an hour or so to heat up, throw in a silica pack and close up. Then store in the basement, when I want to open one it takes a pry bar to get the lid open if I can't sun heat it first. Air tight and dry as the desert.

kspilot536 · October 11th, 2009, 01:07 PM

GUMARO...I like you're avatar..P-40 Warhawk is my FAVORITE WW2 airplane.
I have 2 RC models and love to fly them too.

LawyerDagget · October 11th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Can anyone link a source for this? All I find is buying them by the 10,000's....Thanks.

Jetpilot007 · October 21st, 2009, 11:50 PM

Bought a waterproof storage container from The Container Store. Paid 12 bucks. One can easily place a case of ammo or more.

Bart · October 22nd, 2009, 05:34 AM

I store all ammo in an air tight jewelers safe.

Lewis128 · October 22nd, 2009, 06:49 AM

How about Damp Rid
They have a variety of sizes and applications, this link to one ideally suited to our needs.
You can order it online, but it may be cheaper at a local retailer.

Another side note, if you buy the big sizes, it makes AWESOME ice-melt in the winter.

Majorlk · October 22nd, 2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lewis128

How about Damp Rid
They have a variety of sizes and applications, this link to one ideally suited to our needs.

For what? Unless you are storing ammo and powder in an area where the humidity is constantly over about 70 percent, it's unnecessary, although it won't hurt.

If the area is air conditioned, it's really unnecessary.

Majorlk · October 22nd, 2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetpilot007

What is the best method of storing ammo to keep it dry and to preserve shelf life?

FYI, the "shelf life" of ammunition is measured in decades, not months or years. Stuff that I loaded 30 years ago shoots just like stuff I loaded last week.

varob · October 22nd, 2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Majorlk

FYI, the "shelf life" of ammunition is measured in decades, not months or years. Stuff that I loaded 30 years ago shoots just like stuff I loaded last week.

I've been told the same thing. If stored in a cool dry place.

hellhound94 · October 22nd, 2009, 01:23 PM

About two weeks ago, I pulled out some Remington .38 Special ammo that I've stored in a .50 cal ammo can along with a desiccant bag for about 13 years. Every round fired OK.

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October 11th, 2009, 09:38 AM	#11
F350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Al Taqaddum airbase, Iraq Posts: 699	The ammo I have that isn't in sealed military packs (battle packs and sardine tins) is in surplus ammo cans. I set the cans out in the summer sun for an hour or so to heat up, throw in a silica pack and close up. Then store in the basement, when I want to open one it takes a pry bar to get the lid open if I can't sun heat it first. Air tight and dry as the desert.

October 11th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#12
kspilot536 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wichita,Kansas Posts: 70	GUMARO...I like you're avatar..P-40 Warhawk is my FAVORITE WW2 airplane. I have 2 RC models and love to fly them too.

October 21st, 2009, 11:50 PM	#14
Jetpilot007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 289	Bought a waterproof storage container from The Container Store. Paid 12 bucks. One can easily place a case of ammo or more.

October 22nd, 2009, 05:34 AM	#15
Bart Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 333	I store all ammo in an air tight jewelers safe.

October 22nd, 2009, 01:23 PM	#20
hellhound94 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Westlake OH Posts: 23	About two weeks ago, I pulled out some Remington .38 Special ammo that I've stored in a .50 cal ammo can along with a desiccant bag for about 13 years. Every round fired OK.