Good enough alternative for ammo storage?

[73chevy]

So I decided to stop investing money on ammo cans and use these containers instead. I figured that I could use the money saved on more ammo. Just wondering if these are ok for long term storage (containers seem to be airtight). I'm sure it's better to use them rather than having the ammo stored in the boxes they came in. They'll be in a cabinet that I have in my garage. Good enough? (Sorry about crappy pics, phone camera sucks)

[NYT]

lol, something my grand dad would have done. worked for him, im sure it will work for you though plastic today isnt what it was 20+ years ago.

[denpython]

Just get plastic tub shoe box size storage boxes.
I saw them at home depot for 99 cents.
I paid 3.89 elswhere. Stick ammo boxes in them. Lid goes on tight.

[73chevy]

The point of ammo cans is that they're air tight, water proof, hold a consistent number of rounds, and are stackable.

Your orange juice, pickle, pretzel, cheetos, and gimmick ammo containers have served their purpose.... recycle in peace.

Otherwise leave ammo in box, at least it's stackable.

The top 3 shelves in my cabinet are only about 15 inches high. Couldn't stack even if I wanted to. These containers fit. I'm 5 ammo cans high, 4 across, 2 deep on the bottom of the cabinet (40 total). Can't seem to stop buying ammo though. 2018 is right around the corner!

[G38xOC]

I actually use those types of containers for reloading bullets .

[deephouse]

Also if you have bad ammo the production run info is on the box and you can at least report it to the ammo manufacturer


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[The Gleam]

I guess that's fine if that's all the ammo you have. Not even logical or practical for any real quantity of ammo.

[rustyx]

The top 3 shelves in my cabinet are only about 15 inches high. Couldn't stack even if I wanted to. These containers fit. I'm 5 ammo cans high, 4 across, 2 deep on the bottom of the cabinet (40 total). Can't seem to stop buying ammo though. 2018 is right around the corner!

At lease they're air/water tight. I've seen lots of people use those types of bottles to store ammo.

[Pofoo]

[QUOTE=AreWeFree;20591899]Leave in boxes for highest density, and call it good however you want it. Milk jug, orange juice, biscotti's, if you want to waste space go for it.

Agreed. Personally, I see no reason to repackage ammo. I think the "problem" of ammo going bad is way over rated. I've shot surplus (and new) ammo for over 50 yrs. The only consistently problem ammo I've uncounted was some Pakistani 303, which was probably crap to begin with, and some 1950's argentine 7.65, that was corroded on the outside. But, even this was 95% gtg. Mine is usually stored in my garage. Dry with moderately high humidity (coastal southern Ca). Fairly warm/hot at times.
I've always wondered about the worries of high humidity. I can understand that the outside of cartridges may discolor or corrode, but how or why would moisture get to the powder, even in unsealed commercial ammo? Aren't primers and bullets 99.99% sealed just by being tight fitting?
Obviously, military ammo could be exposed to many more climate extreme's.
I doubt anyone's sporting ammo would be stored in such conditions--except for may in Houston.

[Divernhunter]

They are just fine even if a bit unusual.
The ammo cans are fine if you are storing the ammo out in the rain and such. They are not "required" or even "needed" when storing inside. I have to laugh at "the sky is falling" type of people on here about all the extras they feel are needed when storing ammo.
I have ammo that has been in old metal coffee cans, the original cardboard boxes, in a hunting vest, in plastic flip or slip top reloader boxes and in odd other containers that may or may not have a lid. Some of it is from the 1960's I bought new. I have other ammo from the 1930's and 1940's that was mil surplus also not stored in "ammo cans" and it all has worked just fine. I have some 1940's 30-06 mil ammo still in the cloth holders and while I rarely will shoot it because it is collectable it will still fire off just fine. It is stored in the garage in a cardboard box to keep the dust off it. I live in a farming community and it is very dusty especially during almond harvest time.

Trust me if stored inside(including the garage) you will be fine. I would make sure the container is clean inside before putting ammo in it. Forget about the ammo cans and the sky is falling people. They do not know what they are talking about. They are usually just repeating something that they heard and think is fact.

Pofoo--That 303 ammo was noted as being poor quality with many duds or hangfires.

[wpod]

I use ammo cans for sorting, stacking, and easy to "grab n go".
Shooting the 357? Grab a 357 & a 38 can. Shooting a 22? Grab the 22 can. SHTF? Grab 'em all!

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[uxo2]

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[Divernhunter]

I have never stored my ammo under water be it 3' or 6' or 2". This is nothing more than an advertisement to get you to buy the cans. Even a coupon!

What a joke and another the sky is falling thing to get people to buy the cans.

I have many GI ammo cans. They are handy. I have gotten away from the 50cal cans due to the weight when full and my bad back. I have to use them for the 50bmg ammo but when full they are not as heavy as when full of 45acp. I now prefer the 30cal cans. The plastic copies have not held up well so I will not use them for ammo again. They are useful for other lighter things. I do not say never use then. What I say is it is not necessary as some would tell you. I also use milk crates for ammo in the plastic reloader ammo boxes. I also use Tupperware type containers for empty brass at the range so that I do not have to sort it when shooting from an ammo can or picking up other range brass. Old shot bags also are good.

[Full Clip]

Also cheap but stackable and airtight: Paint cans.

[Foebia]

Every plastic bin I gave used has cracked. Looking at a rigid job box but just a few inches too tight for the garage