Bulk Long-Term Ammo Storage
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- We all want a huge ammo stockpile, but its important to store your ammo properly! In this video we talk about the right and wrong ways to store ammo long term and the types of containers to store it in. #Ammo #AmmoCan #Storage
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Looks cool to see all the cans stacked. My problem is how to afford filling them up.
Getting harder every day! Recently switched over to stocking 7.62x39 and 22LR because its cheaper.
Filling them up is easy should’ve done it for a couple of years ago until now! 👍 that’s how!
@@PilotPatriot same here I found 500 rounds of 22 cci for $40 at my local gunshop a week ago they hadn’t raised up their prices yet I went back this week they had no .22 ammo
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Guys I lived on a farm in South Africa where we had a farm arrack one night. The attack went on for about 15 minutes. There ware approximately 8 attackers. In all that time I only used 2 x 30 round magazines for my 223 R4 (Gallil). It is good to store ammo. A lot is good, to much is better, and way to much is the best when it comes to ammo storage but you will only need about 3 mags in the initial contact if you are unlucky. More than that and you are in a serious difficult situation if you are on your own. Keep your other mags stored empty and available to load if needed. That is what I found the best. Rather make sure you can clear and assemble/ disassemble your weapon at night and also know where to find everything in an emergency. It is no good having a rifle in one safe and your ammo locked in another. Keep your primary weapon on you or close to you with at least two mags. I used my rifle as my primary and my handgun as secondly. If you have to shoot an intruder don’t stop shooting until he stops moving. While he is moving he is a potential threat. If you have to go past him when you have put him down put a round into his head as you go past. This makes sure he/ her is no longer a threat and you don.t leave a threat behind you after you have passed him/ her. Also don’t tell people you have a stockpile of ammo as word will get out and your house may be attacked to get your firearms and ammo. I later found out that the attack on us was to try and get weapons and ammo as they had heard or seen us shooting a some time. Be safe and pray for peace but load your ammunition. When all else fails load more ammo.
Praying for you and all the farmers in South Africa. God bless and be safe. Seems like the whole world is upside down right now!!
@@johnross7285 thank you for your words. Please keep on talking to people about the farm murders in South Africa. The more people who hear about them the better. This may kick start the world to look closer at the violence being committed against the white people in South Africa not only the farmers. Its a form of genocide over here. We at least have firearms to protect ourselves but many don’t and the government is trying hard to make private gun ownership illegal here. Owning a firearms is the only thing standing in the way from mass genocide of the white population in South Africa. They will have to take my firearms out of my cold dead hands but I will never give up my firearms.
@Michael Myers a few and we will leave it there.
Wow!
You've been thru alot.
May the Lord be with you, Always
Amen
@@tedr.richardson4655 thanks Ted appreciated and you too
To anyone worried about keeping mags full over extended periods of time:
Springs fail from use.
Sitting compressed or not will not fatigue the metal in any way.
If this wasn't true, springs would be failing on vehicles in record pace :)
I load 80% of capacity.
Easy to top off!
A 30rd mag is still at 24rds ready to play.
NO worries about compression.
@@smc1942
I found at 28 rounds it's still easy to insert the mag on a closed bolt.
True, basic physics, force is applied to the spring in change of state
Some guy had a pmag that was full from 11 years ago and ran perfect
Wrong.
The best thing about that storage system, is also the worst thing about that storage system. Its neat and organized, but if you had to evacuate, losing one can takes a big chunk out of that type of ammo supply. I keep my "shooting ammo" the same way, but I have a number of the metal military cans prepped with an identical mix of 556, 9mm, 22lr, and 20 gauge. I call it a "bug out survival mix" so the loss of any one can doesn't render any of my firearms useless.
Love that idea!
It’s a good idea, but being realistic I own 6 different calibers. And I cannnot and could not possibly take enough rounds for all of them in a quick bug out situation. So no matter what one or more of a couple of those calibers is going to get left behind. I have already decided which I want to take with me and those cans are labeled.
@@427SuperSnake1 Thats the same way I plan. I strategically have two categories of guns, Survival: the 4 calibers I listed, and "fun guns": 38, 380, 12 gauge, 300 blackout, 357... I only plan to take/use the survival ones in a crisis. I don't worry about the fun ones or organizing their ammo
@@johngalt4810 You can NEVER take enough ammo with you, so take a weapon that will take advantage of ammo found, not brought. This is the same reason I don't store food...you become the target. I will be with the roving bands assaulting the hoarders' stockpiles, with enough ammo to TAKE what I need...including more ammo.
In that type of situation which is super unlikely, I'd imagine a stack of loaded mags would be more than enough vs carrying loose bulk heavy ass ammo.
Hey guys, just a quick tip to make storage better. On the military ammo cans, take a Q-tip and grease the rubber seal with Super Lube. Its a multi-purpose lubricant with Teflon, its milky white/clear, it goes on easy. It will keep the seal from ever drying out or wearing out and it adds to the waterproofing. Super Lube is made by Synco Chemical; Corp, comes in a plastic round jar, mine has lasted forever. No - I don't own the company or know them. I grease all my ammo cans with this stuff. I use it on lots of things also.
I wanna add, when you closing your storage can put a small candle light inside the box. Oxygen will run out pretty quickly and candle go out by itself. But inside would be nothing to oxidise.
@@yannikoloff7659 that’s actually so smart even tho it’s simple. I wonder if this could be implemented for food buckets too. Obviously separate the candle on top of the food with a plate or something
I used Super Lube on a few moms!
Great idea ,just make sure the lube is not petroleum based. Petroleum breaks down rubber.
@@yannikoloff7659this is legit one of the highest iq comments I've ever read on youtube.
LOL, I've been storing ammo since the early 80s and before. I store my ammunition in Coleman and Igloo coolers in the original box. this last year I sold hundreds of thousands of rounds for reasonable profit. I had zero returns not counting people buying the wrong caliber. Ammo cans are great for small quantities but Igloo coolers are fantastic for very large quantities
Interesting, thanks for the info
Around how many rounds did you have? Just interested
That's a grate idea👍
Hundreds of thousands......wow!
@@PilotPatriot that is 22lr in 500+ round boxes and 1400 round buckets of of golden bullets mostly.
I used the Plano cans until my handle failed me and over 3K rounds of .22 fell all over my garage floor before heading the range. Switched over to the all metal .30 cal cans.
I discovered that some of the plastic ammo cans are not water tight so I assume not air tight. I put some large rocks in my cans and submerged into 5 gallon bucket. All but one of 10 metal cans were water tight. The plastic one leaked right away. Examining the can I could see that the plastic is too flexible to get a good seal. I use two 30 cal plastic cans for the ammo I take to the range. One has 22LR and one has other calibers. The plastic cans are light and I don't have to worry about the cans bumping up against something in my car and causing damage. The one metal can that leaked had gasket had section barely caught the edge of the bottom of the can. Now I sort through the cans and only buy ones that shore compression line in middle of the seal and not on the edge. I last bought some 50 cal metal cans from my local Rural King store for $10 each on sale. Their prior sale price was $13 and original price was $17 or $18.
We kept our mags loaded constantly in the military. I worked the Armory and never even crossed my mind about the full mags going bad.
I was always taught in the army to load 18 in a 20 round mag and 28 in a 30 rounder.
@@ms.annthrope415 That was because of the shitty followers in the mags. Newer mags, with anti tilt followers (Pmags, OK industries, Lancer etc), don't have that problem. They are engineered so that the followers cannot tilt when the mags are fully loaded.
Epic Ray: They will not go bad from being stored full. Comoressing and decompressibg the follower spring is what makes them go bad. Store them full, or empty, and you're fine.
One thing I'd add is that cans stored on the floor should be placed on a pallet or something to keep it at least a couple of inches off of a concrete floor and to allow air flow to prevent moisture build up under the container. While this may not be an issue with plastic cans, it can quickly become an issue with metal cans. Also, it's good to keep your cans at least a couple of inches from walls for the same reasons.
I watched some video of a guy who had a 7.62 round fall behind his work bench onto his concrete garage floor and within a year that brand new round was rusted to hell because of it being so cold
Good points, does it matter if your ammo cans are on a padded carpet surface in the closet?
@@j.p.4541 just throw in some silica packs to help prevent moisture build up
@@blackticalmayhem8461 You mean desiccant packs. They're for moisture. I guess you could add oxygen packs in addition to the desiccant. Wouldn't hurt anything
@@stevemccormick3968 oops yeah thank you lol😂
Only thing I might consider is dating the cans, and slowly cycle through, that way your ammo is always relatively new.
Stored properly, steel ammo cans, the ammo will last longer than your lifetime and mine. Ensure they are stored with some desiccant in the can and you will never have an issue. That conclusion is based on 20 years of military ammo storage experience and inspecting percentages of that ammo every year.
Have shot some 303 British ammo with 03 head stamp, (thats' 1903) in Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1 rifle and machine gun in the 90's. Slightest sign of corrosion on shell casings; no problem with feed or firing. Stored in original cans in dry garage for decades. Emphasis on "dry". Dating stored food is definitely a good, and nothing wrong with dating your ammo, but as Gunny AMMO says below, you'll likely be doing that for your progeny.
That's to say that "newer" ammo is always good quality and not rushed production with more defects.
@Peter Angles He speaks of dating the cans, not the ammo. So technically he is a boob guy and this is how he keeps his 'bullet' new and lubricated!
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I've always loaded my AR mags 1 short for the same reason you mentioned.
It's so much easier to seat on a closed bolt.
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@@segaammoshop5793 why does it say 1k rounds = 250 USD but 500 rounds is 500 USD for 357 ammo?
@@drakke125Channel probably scamming
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THanks for confirming I am on the right track. I already do a lot of these things, using the containers you show. There were a couple of pointers you give that I will be trying too. Thank you!. Because of the state I live in, I choose to store my ammo in the simple cold rolled steel keyed gun cabinets. The small Plano boxes fit perfectly 3 wide and 6 tall. Really makes it nice.
At first I thought, ' is this really a video posting on you tube?' But for the many folks out there who haven't stored ammo, or are skeptical of methods, this is is actually an excellent bullet point of shooting (no pun intended) that is often overlooked. Excellent video.
Military cans can’t be beat. Those Plano cans can’t support the weight at the handle and setting them down hard an cause cracks. Just slowly start replacing them with military cans. Use the plastic cans for like range use or hunting ammo. Trust me it’s the way to go.
Right on!!!
👍X a million!
I like how I used to buy .22LR for $50 for 5000 rounds, now it's $600-$1000 lmao.
Starting off talking about 380 had me questioning your credibility lol but you're legit. Great method and discipline.
i saw a video from a guy who had fully loaded mags that were loaded for longer period of time than this guy has been on this earth...lol And the thing is, they worked just fine.
Yep.
Stacking ammo cans has it's drawbacks. The can on the bottom will end up with a crushed seal and never seal right again without the weight on top. Plastic or steel cans will be effected, but the new m2a2 50cal cans have a built-in stop to prevent crushing of seals when stacked.
Stacked 5 high for twentyfive years, no effect on bottom can seals.
@@Tom-qx5nl Same here. I keep my ammo in ziploc bags inside 50 cal cans. I've also kept ammo in plywood boxes I made, painted and caulked inside and painted outside. I screw the lid on. Keep the ammo in ziploc bags, 50 0or 100 rounds to a bag. This makes it so that the ammo isn't all exposed to the air if the can is opened. This is good should you ever need to open the can when raining.
They sell good stackable MTS ammo plastic
you have no clue what you're talking about. the weight is carried by the lip of the can, not the gasket
Don't stack more than 2 high, you'll be fine. Use gel packs and dehumidifiers in the ammo room.
Similar to how I store mine. I use the plastic Plano, Flambeau, and MTM ammo cans and add caliber labels. I also throw in 2 dessicate packs per can. I prefer the slightly larger MTM ACR4-18 ammo crates for shotgun and 5.56 ammo though. Holds 10-25 round boxes of shotgun shells per crate.
I totally agree with all of you video regarding the storage of ammo, particularly loading all of my magazines.
I was always told that it's the compression cycles (compression and release) that wears out magazines.
It is.
You confirmed the 2 questions I was looking for. Keep them loaded and with 1 round less that capacity. If there's a round in the chamber a full mag may not go in. Good Job! You just got a sub!!
Thanks
desiccant added to a long storage can filled with ammo will absorb all the moisture in the sealed can until opened. Storing bulk mini packs loose in a jar absorb the moisture in the storage jar and once opened will grab all the moisture that comes in... Every time you open the storage jar.
With packs that small, your storage shelf life will be very short.
I have found larger packs that can be baked in the oven and reused.. Great video. Keep it up!
Thanks for the links. I’ve been looking for ways to store my ammo.
I stored all my ammo loose in 50cal cans. My 22lr ammo I left in packages but stored in 50cal can. I use Plano plastic cans for range can.
Awesome. Especially these days when it’s so hard to come by. You have to stockpile!
Thank you for your insight on ammo storage! I learned a lot. Keep the videos coming!
We love those MTM cans, they are lighter than the milsurp cans and no worries about rust. Plus MTM has a tray that holds 3 of the 50s or 4 of the 30s, very handy for keeping things organized and easy for loadout.
The plastic MTM cans aren't as durable as the metal GI cans. If you put any where near a full load in them and pick them up by the handle the lid will separate from the body.
@@gunfreak9mm agreed.. any container has limits, I should have said we love the MTM but use both those and milsurp, they all have their place and uses.
I store my ammo on wood shelving in their original packaging. Shot some forty year old ammo that I bought in 82 and not one failure. Just store in room temperature with normal to low humidity and you will have no problems.
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My stock pile of seven 40 cal rounds are in my change jar. Good to go baby!
That’s awful. I poop more ammo than that a day.
Thanks for the reminder. Bought a handful of those Plano boxes. Yeah, I needed them.
I really like that you mentioned the moisture packs. You are the only one I've seen to talk about moisture. Big thumbs up.
Also i would like to say, i have 20 magpal mags in my plastic 50 cal cans. Stand them up and alternate up, down every other one. You will have to jiggle the can as you close it to get the lid to close.
I’ve been able to consistently get 18 loaded Pmags with dust covers in a single can for my storage. Magazine are going to be currency in the future in my mind.
@@x3dominator28 mags and ammo are almost worth more then gold now lol
Great ideas all around. I put my 5.56 on stripper clips in ammo cans. That way, everything is organized and the most amount of space is utilized. I also leave spoons in there just in case I need to load magazines quickly for whatever reason.
I do this as well.
I’ve been doing this for 25+ years. Mine are almost all metal. I made the mistake of filling a plastic 50-cal size can with 12 gauge field loads and the hinge and latch broke from the weight.
They’ll definitely come unsealed from the weight of the shells.Thanks
Good content. To-the-point. Thank you for taking the time creating and uploading it
Thanks for the video. The only thing I would add is, I prefer the metal ammo cans for durability.They are more expensive but also more durable and have a wide range of uses.
I have tried a few different cans and now i just stick with the milsurp cans. $10 for the 50 cal cans isn't too bad for reliable storage.
RC Vietnam VET , good help for one's at don't now! Teacher of taking good care of the A&G!
Back when I was stationed on the west coast, I used a 20mm ammo can to keep all of my reloading tools and supplies in.
Great info on storing loaded mags , Ive always wondered.
For AR, I always recommend doing a combo. Bulk storage in an ammo can, loose or boxed. Several mags worth on stripper clips with spoons for Metal and Magpul spoons. And finally, some loaded in mags. When loaded in clips, you can fully reload a 30 round mag in a matter or seconds.
Long term storage simply put is away from heat and sealed from moisture. Steel ammo can and a moisture absorber is a great idea. Don't store a huge amount of mags for long term loaded. Store some, but have plenty of spares with stripper clips ready to go for them. I'm talking of a possible 10+ year storage.
I vacuum seal several boxes with a silica pack then store them in ammo cans, seems like extra work but when you store bulk these days with the shortage and prices it's protecting your investment. I also do the the same for reloading supplies since they can sit for long periods without being used, primer cases aren't air tight.
Glad I read this! I have a vacuum sealer, and never thought of this!
@ᴄᴏᴠᴏɪᴅ • 13 years ago I only vacuum 100+ rds laying flat in one layer. Works good for a bug out bag I setup.
That’s Exactly how I do mine also. I tested it out one day without ammo and I used sealed cardboard and a brick to hold it down in a metal can and submerged it in the bucket for a week. After that week opened it up there were zero issues and that’s the way I’ve been doing it ever since.
@vettelover2009 good comment but many surplus ammo cans are well used and don't seal all the way. And don't even consider the Harbor Freight or Walmart cans. New (single used) military cans are best.
@vettelover2009 Spend a little more for Boaters cans. Made of harder & thicker plastic & seal as good as metal cans. I've had one for over 15 yrs. Opens just as hard now as it did on day one. I got it used. When working at a Marina.
A couple of years ago I found several boxes of CCI Mini-Mag 22 LR that were dated 1994. All shot without any problems and they were just stored in the original container. They were inside the house and I did live in the high desert.
This was extremely helpful. Thank you.
Great video lots of good tips.
I keep my GTFO ammo vacuum sealed and mixed together in cans or small bags. .22LR, 9mm, 5.56 and 7.62x39 all in the same container so I can grab one container and still be able to feed everything I have from it.
I keep AR mags loaded to 25 then seal 2 in a bag with a full stripper clip. If I need them now, I can load with 25 or if I have time, top them off.
I also treat everything with silicone spray (I put that shit on everything) and put a desi pak and O2 absorber in each vacuum bag.
25 is extreme underloading, why so low?
I like the other ideas
On my 9mm bulk ammo I weigh out 50 rounds and put it into Ziplock freezer bags then put it in the ammo cans, while my .556 I weigh out 30 rounds per bag and store them. This makes it easy to help control moisture and to know how much ammo you are removing from a can of rounds. A digital scale makes it very easy to weigh out the exact round count.
As for loaded .556 mags, I contacted Magpul and they told me that you could store full 30 round mag topped off and never worry about them failing.
You need a scale cause you can't count to 30 or 50?
Also, if you're going to store ammo in plastic you'd be better off using a vacuum sealer over ziplocks bags - might take a little longer but will control moisture even better - you can still add silica packs if you feel it's necessary
@@Rotorflyr ok instead of counting out 30 or 50 for a thousand round bulk purchase, I weight them so as to not have to count the entire 1,000 rds. And the bags go right back into the sealed ammo can. But I guess that weighing ammo instead of counting it all is a little over your head. Sorry you got confused.
@@ntpd935ret Not at all, I just don't see it as a time saver in any way - depending on the ammo most come packed in boxes of 20, 25 or 50 rounds even when purchased by the case - 2 boxes of 20 + 1/2 box of 20 = 50 rds, just as easy and quick (if not quicker) as weighing the ammo - Having said that, if all you ever buy is loose ammo in cans or bags then yeah weighing it might be faster. Not confusing at all - sorry you're so thin skinned to be bothered by my comment.
I’ve been using the plastic for awhile, and I do the same thing. Mags full, or like .17 and other fairly small rounds just filled up. I recently added labels which you got to have once you have several different calibers.
I bought a bunch of those Plano boxes from Menards, I forget how much I paid for them but I do recall seeing them in store and thinking that was a good price so I picked up about ten of these.
I love the Plano cases, everyone roasted me for using them in a video but I am not getting rid of them!
It’s also important to remember risks like flooding, fire, and theft. I don’t have anywhere near the bulk you have but about 3000 each of AR/AK in metal cans that fit nicely in my gun safe as well as several loaded mags and drums. You’re spot on about keeping mags loaded. There was even a CZcamsr that had forgotten a pmag for 12 years fully loaded and it had no issues. It’s just an old wives tale that you shouldn’t store magazines fully loaded, especially with the newer gen pmags.
I always thought you were supposed to especially new mags to break the spring in
@Peter Angles from leaving them loaded
I shot government issue .45 mags that had been loaded for over 30 years in a drawer at my grandpa’s house. Didn’t miss a beat. Still have the mags today.
What in the hell do Old Wives know about storing ammunition in magazines? LOL
@@reb363well, with my arthritis I’d prefer to not have to unload/reload too much anyway, dear. Mags stay loaded here. -Old Wife
I store my ammo the exact same way. AR mags loaded 28-29 each in the exact same box, and loose ammo stored exactly the same way too; only some calibers though, I keep 44 mag either in the original boxes or in reloader plastic cases. I was starting to think I was the only one that did it that way.
I read on several forums that the Magpul mags come with a dust cover because if one does not use the dust cover for long term storage then the mag feed slips may distort due to pressure of rounds. I bought SureFeed aluminum mags as they are highly recommended.
A short trip (hopefully) to cabelas and you will find the plastic ammo cans in a stackable set with storage tray. This reduces compression of seals and helps to keep everything organized. Also, if you want to transport multiple storage cans it keeps everything secure. I agree that labeling cans top front and sides with caliber, quantity and type is absolutely necessary unless you only have one type of ammo (doubtful).
I ordered mine directly from MTM. But MidwayUSA usually has that combo in stock.
My department policy is to load mags to 28 rounds. This makes for loading on a possible closed bolt extra reliable. Doing so on a fully loaded 30 round mag has been problematic under stress adrenaline and fear of getting shot in a few seconds while reloading.
Loved the video. Learned a lot, thanks.
Another quality video! Thank you
I keep ammo long term for just in case reasons, but I also buy bulk specifically for my gun channel. So storage is important
If you're comfortable then your ammo is comfortable! Don't be one of the fools who store their ammo in the garage, damp basement, shed, attic, etc.
Is store my ammo in the only place I can trust.
I've had shotgun shells in my garage for 25 years and there fine.
Yea just go to bed with your ammo why dont you 🤡
You are the fool.
@@RM-en7ft Go apologize to your mother for being born.
Stay prepared - sounds great! 👍
Helpful! Thanks much. I’m storing in original boxes... so a change is in order.
I carry a Rock Island 1911 GI Series in 45 ACP and A Windham Weaponry MPC in 5.56x45. So I am correct in only stockpilin the ammunition that I will actually use. Very informative video. those ammo cans aren't as expensive as I thought they'd be
same here ... I only have ammo I actually use...and also lots of reloading equipment primers powder excetra.....
@@robert4027 I haven't gotten into reloading primarily beause the warrenties on my firearms srtongly discourage the use of relaoded ammunition.
I’m such a dork about my ammo, at least I’m aware of it lol. I’ll say this, I have 4 plastic cans same size, and it’s all in boxes #1025rd 9mm #370rd 10mm in each can! They look like Jenga puzzles. I too keep one box with loaded 9/10mm and 5.56 but it stays in my safe. If my old lady ever saw how much is in that safe I’d be sleeping outside!
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- Segaammoshop.com
im glad he is on our side :)
I'm a bachelor so I got my ammo cans in the living room stacked and in my bed room stacked. But I got my two favorite Ammo cans ready to rock and roll my 40S&W and my 12 gauge cans next to eachother in case I need to bug out, and got my tent sleeping pad and mukboots in my trucks told box.
Good video.
I like ripping a tab off one of the boxes of ammo and putting it in the can so you can have the lot# and mfg in case it blows up a rifle or is just bad you can remember the mfg, contact them and reference the lot#.
I do the same, including when I vacuum seal some ammo, or tape it on the mag that it's loaded into.
Great video learned a lot that I didn't know about storing ammo thanks👍
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If you live in a state with high humidity and you store your ammo in a locker or a closed room ,then you should try this product call CALLED DAMP RID MOISTURE ABSORBER THEY come 3 in a box and you just hang one up in the area where you store your ammo and towards the end of the month you can exually see the bag fill up with water that it pulled out of the air ,wonderful invention not just great for your ammo but works just as good for all your stored weapons as well what's your thoughts pilotpatriot 👍
@@stevenshelley9345 I use a dehumidifier rod plugged in. Lowers the humidity in the whole room to about 50
Very informative video, thanks for posting this!
Desiccant is an awesome recommendation. Thanks for the great vid. God bless.
Good stuff. Only thing I would add is I put a thin layer of Vaseline on all the O rings of my cans to keep the rubber from drying out and loosing the seal. The tiniest of cracks can break the seal when your talking storage of potentially 10 + years.
The only problem with putting Vaseline on the rubber gasket is that Vaseline breaks down rubber. That is why you should not use Vaseline on a condom.I could see using lube 😆 on your gasket.
@@cajunstacker1376 Correct. Silicones/teflon based only.
So i can use astro glide😂
I know the astroglide comment was a joke,but it really is better than Vaseline.
I use astroglide or everything. cooking. sealing ammo. pancakes. I even put some in my hair to make it stick up.
it is best to not remove your ammo from the factory box due to the need for lot numbers for recalled and possibly dangerous ammo. store it in the box within a larger container for bulk.
Or you can take pictures of those boxes, & have your loaded magazines organized accordingly
I would never KEEP ammo in containers made from material that inherently absorbs moisture long term.
I love the 30cal boxes been using them for loose storage for a while now
This video brought me to your channel and got my sub. Been scrolling through a bunch of your other videos.
Thanks! Glad you enjoy the channel!
I remember when 50 cal ammo cans were about 8 bucks each. Now they are 15-20 each or more.
Great video. If I can make one suggestion, the masking tape isnt going to hold up in a long term high stress environment, plus its way too bright. A black paint marker would be much better, or paint marker on a piece of olive green waterproof 100 MPH Tape.
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I'm sure a BG is gonna see him before they see his ammo supply 🙄
I have a thousand rounds stored in magazines for my AR. I also use the mag cap retainers on top to keep the pressure of the round off of the feed lips.
What a great video! Nice job!
Why do I love videos like this?
Because Ammo is beautiful to look at lol 😂😂😂 shiny gold 👍
Because threats from the Biden administration
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i hear you, ammo porn rocks! :)
@@mnnomad1870 Yep, Sleepy Joe the Wet Sock Puppet should keep you awake at night.
Good content. I always have to laugh anytime someone talks about having to "bug out"... in what scenario do people thinking running off away from your home with a small amount of supplies is advantageous haha
Bug-in is always a better option!!
Seal off your block and rule the roost.
They don't realize they're dreaming of being REFUGEES.
Nuclear fallout scenario, but with a large amount of supplies. Plus mayb chemical attack, Plandemic 5.0, crazy wife or girlfriend kinda scenarios?
Ours is in boxes, cans or other. The ammo is stored in an enviroment that is 74 degrees, top, and 40-60 percent humidity. It did take a few dollars and time to do it. Today we're so glad it was done. Just an idea of the space, we can park two larger vehicles in it. It did take time and thanks to my wife for supporting it.
Infound a couple of my shells like that from hunting I went ahead and shot em just to get rid of em and 3 out of 5 the brass split when I shot them from corrosion still cycled properly and shot fine but idk what would’ve happed if I would’ve let them sit longer but great video on storage that’s how I store my ammo even have some vacuum sealed
To ensure long term storage viability I coat the metal ammo can rubber seal with Vaseline , I put the boxes of ammo into zip lock baggies and I put two large desicant packs Eva dry 150 (from amazon). I do a count of how much ammo is in each can, number the can then record the can number and ammo count on a small packet of cardstock. As I use or replace ammo I record the change on the appropriate card for that can.
Do not use Vaseline…. That’s petroleum based… it will destroy the seal… use 100% silicone grease
Do you keep track of the brand and lot number? Right now there is a big recall for Winchester, browning (made by Win) and one other I do not recall. It isn't hard, just rip off the end of a box and tape it inside, to the top of the can.
Thank you Sir, many have learned from you today.
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Also storage in consistent cool dark area is a plus .
Look like cool 40k worth of ammo depends on sales and deals of bulk ammo
I'm assuming you do the same for target and or home defense ammo
ALL AMMO is home Defense ammo these Days 😂😂😂
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Thanks for the packs link. Good video. I like having it locked away from prying eyes.
I never thought about silica gel for the moisture, great video.
Charcoal works to.
Plastic ammo cans are better than nothing,but just barely. I smoke tested them and they leak. Get steel military cans,and make sure the seals are in good shape. IMO.
Do not use wd40 or other oils near ammo to (preserve), it will seep into the cartridge and spoil the primer/powder 👍
Yep. Also anything with Ammonia in it 👍
@Sniper Logic lol I like that "Y2K"ammo 😂😂👍👍
@Sniper Logic the funniest thing is new gun owners complain about not having ammo like it's my fault they started to buy in 2020🤔😂😂. I stockpiled ammo after Sandy Hook incident lol..that was a while ago so yeah I'm not paying $30, $40 dollars for 9mm FMJ😂👍.
@Sniper Logic Nothing wrong with that lol you have seen it all im sure lol
@Sniper Logic im definitely ENVIOUS of that price lol. i thought i got a good deal getting 45ACP for $16.99/50 lol. before covid-19 bs LOL
I keep a few mags full but I put 28 rds and an empty 30 rd mag in mylar bags and seal them with an iron. I can easily open the bags and load the mags without having to count. Since it is sealed I don't worry about moisture.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME ,GREAT CONTENT
youre welcome
Just remember ... buying used metal ammo cans might be cheaper ... but the SEAL is the issue ... bad seal ... bad storage. As for plastic storage > most of them are easy to push in from the sides and thus the seal doesnt work.
You spend a lot of $$$ on ammo (specially these days ... spend $ on storage it pays off in the long run
Ha don't have to worry about storing something I can't find. Thanks for the tips hopefully one day I will have some to store
I saw that video ... the guy had what 19 calibers and stored loose ammo in boxes and used ice cream buckets ... in a damp basement ... I thought it was a comedy skit.
Honestly it's become a collectible. It literally is like a collectible for me. Some people collect baseball cards I collect bullets
Before I lost all my ammo in an boating accident I used to get my wifes old stockings (12 inch lenght cuts) and put a handfull of cat litter box granulates in them. Two knots and place this in the ammo box. It will absorb humidity. You can also use rice bags.
I'm in the process of bulking up on my ammo. One good thing I do is any time I go to a gun store and some sporting goods store I'll make a habit of buying a box or more of some type of ammo. It adds up.
20yrs from now all this hoarded ammo will be cheap at estate sales.
What, you couldn't find a fishing vid?
And MTM is American made!! Caldwell and others are not
All my ammo is loaded in mags. Any bulk or boxes, I vacuum seal and then in a container inside away from big temp fluctuations. Before Covid I always bought bulk, and military surplus. All sealed and annealed, it last forever
I use USGI 30 cal ammo cans for bulk ammo storage and .50 cal cans for shotgun rounds, I do this so the weakest person in my family can carry an ammo can if we need to displace quickly. I don’t use the plastic ones for ammo since you can’t just toss those around in a pickup truck bed without breaking them. I use the plastic ammo cans for hand held radios and each can holds every accessory and component that radio needs then I label the “can” as to which radio is in it. This also allows me to have a well sealed box that I can hand to anyone to quickly set up radio comms without having to go dig around for the accessories and additional batteries it’ll need. Steel ammo cans are also great for using as protection when you fill them with dirt, gravel or, even concrete then stack them high to create a shield for where you sleep. Obviously concrete would be a permanent modification but using damp/slightly wet dirt has serious benefits.