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Offline RickDisney

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Storing Ammo
« on: February 19, 2011, 02:46:36 PM »
After purchasing large amounts of Pistol and Rifle ammo over the last couple of years, does
anyone use a fireproof or ammo safe to store your ammo and what kind?

Thanks
Rick
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Offline Bigtony

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Re: Storing Ammo
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2011, 04:15:14 PM »
I use Military ammo cans.  They are cheap and seal tight.  Cheap enough you can buy 1 or multiple for each caliber.
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Offline Dan W

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Re: Storing Ammo
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2011, 05:20:12 PM »
I also use Military ammo cans for pistol and rifle cartridges, but 12ga is  boxed and kept in flat cases, ready to go for trap shoots.


Edit to add that CJ's paintball in Lincoln usually has a nice supply for a reasonable cost
« Last Edit: February 19, 2011, 05:21:38 PM by Dan W »
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Re: Storing Ammo
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2011, 05:26:55 PM »
I also like to use surplus ammo cans. They are very reasonable at the surplus store in Bellevue.
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Offline Bigtony

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Re: Storing Ammo
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2011, 06:50:22 AM »
Cheapest ammo cans I can find in Licoln are at the Surplus Center on West O in Lincoln.  They usually have a bunch of different sizes and are clean with no rust anywhere.  I need to go and get some more now that I think about it.
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Offline NE Bull

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Re: Storing Ammo
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2011, 08:42:20 AM »
I used to get mine at Bob' Closeouts, but he ran out. I'll have to check the other places listed.
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I built a ammo locker out of a used gun cabinet (good ol Craigslist) and some Home Depot clearance lumber. (I hope to replace with metal at a later date)  Total investment around $50. Figured if I was worried about moisture, it could be sealed and a dehydrator added.
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Re: Storing Ammo
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2011, 09:37:36 AM »
Get a worksite jobbox and cover it to look like a table. You can just toss a couple dessicant packs in it. They are sealed and can have two padlocks holding them shut.
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