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[PubChef]

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...

I've got a Scoremaster my dad bought probably 20-30 years ago, I dated it to 1940. That thing will eat anything you throw at it. Granted, it is a bolt action.


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[edwardmatt83]

Waited for almost an hour at Sportsman's Warehouse this morning for 3 boxes of CCI Stinger. It was a long wait, but I have been looking for these for a while.

[HungryGunner]

Maxi Mag:

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=CCI-Target-Plinking-Ammunition-50-Round-Box&i=413578&merchID=1006&r=view&from=grid

OOS

[mrvaudo]

Thanks for the ammo can tips. I'll have to pick some up and get some of those moisture absorber things you guys are talking about. Smaller cases sound better since I don't see 5800 loose of one type happening anytime soon. Although I guess I can ziplock and label them.

[Liberty Head]

Mil-spec all the way baby...

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.

Cardboard 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.

As CS said Plano's are good for cleaning supplies/range fodder or short term but,
nothing beats 30/50cal cans for long term storage.
Not necessary to remove from cardboard, unless U want to for more capacity.
Just remember they can get heavy.(Especially the SAW cans.)
I try to keep them reasonable so any1 in the Family can grab 'em during a Bug-out or SHTF scenario. YMMV

Save yourself some work and pick up a bunch of THESE when on sale.
They're good for 3cu ft, more than ample for our desires.
Toss 'em in the can, rinse and repeat after a month.
Do this 2 or 3 times and forget it till needed.
This will draw the moisture out of the cardboard and you'll be GTG.
Now when changing them out, as G21 said, a dry environment is best.
Depending on where U reside, this could be during the winter whilst running the fire or summer under A/C.
Choose the lowest humidity possible, have a fresh 1 outta the pack or oven ready to go and swap 'em out lickety split.

Now if U find that by the 3rd exchange the indicator is still turning deep/full pink,
your seals are probably shot and in need of replacement.
If the seal is good once U draw out the remaining moisture from the cardboard,
U should be able to store it for decades without worry.(Ask me how I know.)
Tried & True from the shores of FLA.

Certified only using the real deal...Mil-spec cans, made in the good ol' .
Closest new 1's to get today are Federal or ATK's.

Hope this helps...
God Bless, Stay Frosty and Stay Safe,
____________________________LH out...

[davefromca]

Hey guys, does anyone know where to find 22 wmr for a good price? I told my future father in law Id try to snag some for him.

[rimfired]

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.

While it's true that cardboard does store moisture, if you take care of the moisture problem than there won't be anything to absorb. Cardboard will be ok as long as you get the humidity under control with desiccant and do annual checks and desiccant replacement as necessary in an airtight ammo can.

S&B ammo storage recommendations

[Shorthair]

While it's true that cardboard does store moisture, if you take care of the moisture problem than there won't be anything to absorb. Cardboard will be ok as long as you get the humidity under control with desiccant and do annual checks and desiccant replacement as necessary in an airtight ammo can.

S&B ammo storage recommendations

One good thing about living in a socal desert type environment.
Humidity is not an issue for gun and ammo storage

[abe2131]

While it's true that cardboard does store moisture, if you take care of the moisture problem than there won't be anything to absorb. Cardboard will be ok as long as you get the humidity under control with desiccant and do annual checks and desiccant replacement as necessary in an airtight ammo can.

S&B ammo storage recommendations

Thanks. Useful info.

[caliberetta]

500rd Aguila HV and Colibris still available at Midway

[goodoljake]

Ok so what makes a metal can better than a plastic can if they both lock closed and have a rubber seal? I have both of these and prefer the plastic as i can get 7000 boxed rounds in there as opposed to much less with the metal can? Plus it stacks easier.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=616691

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Ammunition/Ammunition-Boxes|/pc/104792580/c/104691780/sc/522363780/Cabelas-Dry-Storage-Ammunition-Box/740706.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1112591%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd740706&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd740706%3Bcat522363780

[rimfired]

One good thing about living in a socal desert type environment.
Humidity is not an issue for gun and ammo storage

A lot of us like myself live on the coast where it still is an issue especially the salt air. I live a bit inland so it's not as bad, but it's no desert air here. One thing that helped me big time was getting rid of my 60 gallon fish tank, you would be surprised at how much humidity that can generate.

[Shorthair]

A lot of us like myself live on the coast where it still is an issue especially the salt air. I live a bit inland so it's not as bad, but it's no desert air here. One thing that helped me big time was getting rid of my 60 gallon fish tank, you would be surprised at how much humidity that can generate.

Ya I'm about 12 mi inland and 500 ft up.

[Liberty Head]

Short Answer...

Ok so what makes a metal can better than a plastic can if they both lock closed and have a rubber seal? I have both of these and prefer the plastic as i can get 7000 boxed rounds in there as opposed to much less with the metal can? Plus it stacks easier.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=616691

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat522363780

Metal Mil-Spec Ammo cans are water and air tight...

Plastic 1's for the most part, unless of the MTM survival type, are not.

Hope this helps...
God Bless and Stay Safe,
___________________LH out...

[inbox485]

Ok so what makes a metal can better than a plastic can if they both lock closed and have a rubber seal? I have both of these and prefer the plastic as i can get 7000 boxed rounds in there as opposed to much less with the metal can? Plus it stacks easier.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=616691

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat522363780

Durability. If you are stacking in the foot of your closet, plastic is fine, but leave one in your garage for 10 years, or sitting out in the sun at a range for several trips and see what it looks like. Plastics loose strength with age, and ammo weighs a lot. I'll take them as freebies and use them for other things, but I only buy the metal ones for ammo storage.