Ammo can size?

[TAS]

Since I keep most of my ammunition in the original packaging, I switched most of my ammo storage to the MTM Ammo crates (ACR8-72). They hold over three times the volume of a standard 50 cal can and stack easily. The larger volume also means there are more options for stacking with the box.

For the loose ammo I do have, I keep those in either the 30 or 50 cal cans, at least until I can box them up for the range.

The large crates run about $20 but can often be found for around $15 -16 when on sale. They've definitely helped my storage issues and allow me to be more organized.

They're also useful for other things from cleaning supplies to magazines to holsters to spare parts, etc..

[newbie1234]

That appears to be what I'd call a "fat 50"...am I correct?

No, this is NOT the FAT 50 Cal. can.
According to a vender website Inside Dimension (ID):
30 Cal : 3 3/8 , 10 1/4 , 6 3/4
50 Cal : 5 3/4 , 11 1/8 , 7
FAT 50 : 6 3/4 , 12 , 8 1/2

[ACfixer]

Done, glad I found this post

Glad to be of help, I've probably bought from that guy four times and he's never let me down.

[smittty]

with weights added:


.22LR:
Average .22LR round:
Rounds per pound ~ 136lbs
Weight per 100 rounds ~ 0.74lbs
Amount of .22LR per .30 can ~ 3400rds
Amount of 9mm per .50 can ~ 6000rds
Weight of 1200 rounds ~ 25lbs
Weight of 2200 rounds ~ 44lbs

The 22LR numbers don't calculate!!!

[californialawsucks]

Anyone know if the harbor freight plastic cans are any good? "Bunker hill", and by any good I don't mean bomb proof but just decent enough to hold ammo and take to the range etc... They are on sale for $3.99 currently.

[ACfixer]

Anyone know if the harbor freight plastic cans are any good? "Bunker hill", and by any good I don't mean bomb proof but just decent enough to hold ammo and take to the range etc... They are on sale for $3.99 currently.

Yeah, they're great. And pick up a multi tester while they're on sale.