Ammo Finds - Post them here

[Calamity Sue]

Looks like Blazers are OOS. Now I can't be tempted.

Also, let see something else, for a change.

[G21Shooter]

I use ammo cases from Harbor Freight. about $6 each and holds 40 of the 50 rnd Blazer Boxes or 3 525s plus 50s on top. Currently 14 of them full 6 with .22LR

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_23364.jpg

The best way to store .22 lr ammo for long term storage is in a metal 50 cal ammo can, removed from their boxes(cardboard attacks moisture and you get efficient use of space with loose ammo). A 50 cal ammo can will fit 5800 rounds loose.

Make sure to put in a nice desiccant tin and recharge it after 6 months the first time and then maybe every other year to be on the safe side. Only open the can during dry summer months to recharge desiccant unless your going to shoot the ammo.

[Shorthair]

Dang got to work late and missed the blazers. Oh well have a brick coming in today so that helps.

They will flash in and out today.
Probably

[SARC_Mike]

They will flash in and out today.
Probably

Oh yeah, I'll catch em if they do...the perks of being the boss. I can sit in my office and fish WHILE working.

[ChicoShooter]

These are 3 of mine from Harbor Freight. For size reference, the Middle one has 3 Boxes of 525 Federal, and the one on the right has 1500 rounds of CCI Blazer (30 of the 50 Round Boxes ) Both Boxes have room to spare. Like Cabeals they have a rubber gasket and I also save silica packets that are shipped in Amazon Boxes and toss them in there too.

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[thenodnarb]

Did you guys see that midway has the p-22 scope for 109.95 with free shipping!? I just bought one but didn't add any ammo. unfortunately MAR15 doesn't work on that deal. Just thinking maybe with some promotion code might help you out with ammo.

[Calamity Sue]

The best way to store .22 lr ammo for long term storage is in a metal 50 cal ammo can, removed from their boxes(cardboard attacks moisture and you get efficient use of space with loose ammo). A 50 cal ammo can will fit 5800 rounds loose.

Make sure to put in a nice desiccant tin and recharge it after 6 months the first time and then maybe every other year to be on the safe side and only open the can during dry summer months unless your going to shoot the ammo.

Carboard contains sulfur and absorbs moisture which is why you want to remove it. I put my long term ammo in plastic bags with a desiccant bag in each bag and write on the outside what's in the bag. I also put a desiccant bag on top of the plastic bags before closing the metal can. I use the plastic cans with a gasket for "short term" storage.

[Calamity Sue]

These are 3 of mine from Harbor Freight. For size reference, the Middle one has 3 Boxes of 525 Federal, and the one on the right has 1500 rounds of CCI Blazer (30 of the 50 Round Boxes ) Both Boxes have room to spare. Like Cabeals they have a rubber gasket and I also save silica packets that are shipped in Amazon Boxes and toss them in there too.

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Depending upon how long, your long term is, check the links above for some tips.

[Yuba]

I use ammo cases from Harbor Freight. about $6 each and holds 40 of the 50 rnd Blazer Boxes or 3 525s plus 50s on top. Currently 14 of them full 6 with .22LR

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_23364.jpg

^^Cheap and not too big and they stack well.

[ChicoShooter]

Depending upon how long, your long term is, check the links above for some tips.

Noted, and Thanks... I will probably remove some cardboard. But honestly I go through it real Fast. The wife and her parents get in on the action. Its too soon for the 6 year old twin girls at the local range.

[ogarcia_02]

Not showing for me

[PubChef]

.22 Shorts for what seems like a decent price.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/271232/aguila-high-velocity-ammunition-22-short-29-grain-plated-lead-round-nose-box-of-500-10-boxes-of-50?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[Mr. Beretta]

Not bad on the price but the almost $17 in shipping is a deal breaking.

Over $51.

Thanks anyway for posting the link!

[missiondude]

Carboard contains sulfur and absorbs moisture which is why you want to remove it. I put my long term ammo in plastic bags with a desiccant bag in each bag and write on the outside what's in the bag. I also put a desiccant bag on top of the plastic bags before closing the metal can. I use the plastic cans with a gasket for "short term" storage.

The good news is even if you store it in the boxes in a garage for 20 years, it will most likely still be good. I recently found several thousand rounds of 22 that my dad had bought probably 20 years ago and stored in a cardboard box at his cabin in Colorado, then was in my garage for at least 10 years in a mislabeled box. I took those out to the range the other day and fired 300 of them without a single problem. I was using them in an old Winchester 62A from the 40's that shoots everything...

[edwardmatt83]

I'm thinking if the stand is hit while shooting at the clays it might rattle the stand enough to tip the other clays off ?

I'll test it out and see - I cut a groove for the clays to sit in and the fit is pretty tight.