The Best Way To Store Your Ammunition Long Term or Short Term
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- The Best Way To Store Your Ammunition Long Term or Short Term
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Today I’ve got a tip that will help prolong your ammunition’s life, make it easier to organize when storing, and virtually weather proof it while out hunting. What is the tip? Vacuum sealing it.
A vacuum sealer food saver has so many uses, I’ll go over all the different way I use them in other videos but for now let me show you how I use it to prolong my ammo life.
This is a system that allows you to easily figure out just how many rounds you have left since you know the denomination of each bag. By vacuuming all the air out. moister ammunition’s enemy is held at bay, and when you take it out in the field it is protected until u decide to use it
This cheap and easy, way to organize and protect your ammo for that all important hunt. If you would like to see what I use or support the channel check the links in the description on the different items used in this video
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Something I do when I vacuum seal my ammo, cut a small triangle at one end of the bag (on the edge where the flap is thicker) to make it tearable without the need for scissors.
you might also just use a punch for a cutting a round notch or make a simple incision and cover it with a patch of easily- tearable masking tape to avoid accidential opening. ;-)
At my old company, we used to store brass terminals in plastic bags. However, after storing them for long period of time, we noticed we had tolerance problems with the brass. After checking them, we noticed bits of micro plastic sticking to the brass. We then stored them in glass jars.
thank you for this information!
I have a few questions about this
The scissors in every can are a great idea even though forgetting your knife is the 8th Deadly Sin!
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Another benefit to this is that it gets rid of any rattle from ammo loving around in your pack.
Yep!!! I may be OCD, but I’m still a klutz. I’ve trip and landed my pack into wet muddy areas. But my ammo was always dry. Lol. Thanks for watching and taking time to give feedback. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
With any luck they will multiply is just let them love around.
Been doing this for a while,makes stocking you go bags easier to.When I seal rifle cartridges I put them in way then put a row in between facing the other way,no more sharp point sticking through the bags
oh dude this is so awesome thanks a lot for sharing I was thinking for weeks about ammo storage and on the end it is so easy.
I am shure my wife has all in the kitchen what I need ;-). Time to by some flowers for my wife
Wow lol literally about to buy a vacuum sealer now. Great tip!!!
Vacuum sealers are cool rigs. Ammo, spices/herbs, apples for freezing, beef jerky, storing meat & veggies. Lots of stuff.
cabela's vacuum 8' bags work best. pack the ammo in their boxes, 30.06 single box, .223 in twos or threes, 9 single. air remover pack, then a second layer with another oxygen remover. you can store firearms too, triple bag them, don't over don't make them too tight, make them snug. may God bless you, never loose heart.
Stumbled upon this video and my mind is blown 🤯 great video!
Well keep stumbling through my vids. Lol. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
With hunting ammunition still hard to get we should all be storing it for the long term. I never thought of vacuum sealing ammunition. Thanks.
Just another thought, if you're the type to worry about a societal collapse then having ammo portioned like this could be good for trading as it would likely become a commodity item used as money.
Also they make larger Food Saver machines and if want to cut down on time you could make bags ther length of your ammo can and stack them.
Never “TRADE” ammo since it can be used against you. Keep tons of ammo to GIVE to your own people.
I understand how that’s counter productive since most people are killed by people they know! 😮
Best video I’ve seen on this topic yet!👍😁👍🇺🇸
This is brilliant. Thanks for sharing!! I am about to buy ammunition and was not sure how to store it safely. I'll likely put a desiccate pack in each for added protection but this is VERY clever. Even better than buying ammo soaking in a tin of oil.
You can use 000 steel wool in an open baggie, as the moisture will go after steel before brass components
I stumbled across this video earlier today, and immediately subscribed! What a great idea!
Thanks for sharing this great tip, time to go put the vacuum sealer to work.
Got yourself a new subscriber! And I got OCD too so I can relate! Lol great content, keep up the good work brother! 😎🇺🇸💪🏻
servus. nice and interesting contribution. a few years ago i got some 8x57IS cartridges in their original packaging from a friend, which he found with a probe, in a place where a wehrmacht division in Bavaria had dissolved in 1945.
the ammunition worked perfectly.
Very cool. Not my best video, definitely not my favorite video. It makes me cringe when I see it 🤣. But I am OCD, and I do store all my ammo that way. It works very well. Thanks for watching and commenting. Blessing the ocd Hunter
Thanks for the answer.
i am also a hunter but in germany it is sometimes difficult to hunt
For $7-8 a pack of 100 - you can toss in a 2 or 5 gram desiccant tab in with your cartridges - depending on caliber/quantity - and double down on dry. Those bags Knick real easy. Especially if it’s a spitzer round. My basement leans a bit damp so every little precaution helps
agreed. I don't draw a complete vacuum, only suck most of the air out until it's not excessive, then seal. I always leave a bit of room so there's free air inside and also store a desiccant like you mentioned. the peace of mind in my opinion feels really good and is well worse the bit extra cost.
Excellent idea. Kudos! Cheers.
Thank you for the valuable information!
Vac 420😂 i love this video!!! I just got a food sealer. Makes sense because moisture is bad....ty for the video brother 😈💪🔥
Wow! Friggin' smart! Great video!! Thanks!
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Looks awesome. I want to store mine like this now
the edges of those bags look a little crooked..also, you need to straighten out that piece of paper hanging on the left side if the fridge with a magnet.
I like this system cuz you can stow small packets in all kinds off plaaces
Thanks! I like it because it is real easy to figure out just how much you have. Especially when you grab and go to the range. I have got caught in rain storms out hunting too and been soaked when I have got out of the woods, but my ammo is always been dry! Most of all i probably do it cause I have OCD......Thanks for watching and commenting blessings the OCD hunter!
I like your organization fam! Ocd's no picnic but I appreciate the organization for sure. Smart vid & ideas.
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Are use the vacuum sealer on full boxes and still play some ammo containers I also include silica gel packs in each vacuum seal if I have to open a box I will vacuum sealed with a silica packet the remainder. I’ve been doing it for years very good idea illuminate any corrosion and moisture and I’ve had success with it ever since the vacuum sealer‘s. Have come out to save money you can buy the vacuum bags in a role that do not have any endsFrom eBay or Amazon for about $22
I have 40 year old 9mm ammo just stored in the original packaging in my home. Just shot a box last year and every round fired just as if it were new.
Probably just my OCD for organizing. This video makes me cringe every time I watch. Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
@@TheOCDHunter Nothing wrong with that and I didn't intend for my comment to come off as criticism.
I know many people worry about ammo shelf life as I did 30 plus years ago, but I called CCI and had a good talk with one of their experts about this subject in the early 90's. To keep this short, I came away with realizing that just keeping your ammo in the house at room temperature with normal to low humidity and you will have no problems. He told me at that time they were still shooting ammo that was seventy years old that was working perfectly. They spend lots of time researching powder, primers, and ammunition, so I figure they know what is what.
@@TheOCDHunter BTW, I have a can of Winchester 231 powder that has been opened for thirty years. I shot reloads with that powder last year and every round fired just like new.
No criticism taken. I love that people take time to comment. It’s hard to always respond, but I love reading them to learn! And you sir have some good info. Thx. :). Blessings, the ocd hunter.
Always wondered if this would work! Recently started my gun collection & I’m still learning on how to store ammunition long term. Thanks🙏🏽
Just get a ammo case or even tupperware that you already have in the kitchen. Air tight is perfectly fine. Remember he's OCD and needs something to do.
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
@@TheOCDHunter could I put a Desiccant packs with the vacuum sealed bag as extra step
Nice tips, thanks.
Awesome !!!!! Great idea !!!!!!!!
Great vid... will do this this weekend!
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
i have a solution for not storing a scissors with every box , in every bag of bullets cut a half cm from each side of the bag and when you want to use it just tear it from side to side but after all great video sir you helped me store my 7.62X39 bullets .
Two seals help keep the seal longer on the bags
Thank for the information looked like a good idea it’s probably not as heavy as leaving it inside the boxes
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
What a fantastic idea!
Thanks for kind words. And for watching. Sorry for the delay response life happens. Blessings, the ocd Hunter.
Thanks for this tip m8
Seb Down Under 🇦🇺
That is a very good idea. 👍
Brilliant!!!!
Great video and information
I use a 5 gallon bucket with a snap on lid and silica gel in a pill bottle with small holes punched in the lid keeps my ammo good and dry very cheap and affective
This is awesome.
Thanks for your kind words and for watching. Sorry for the delay in the response I’ve been really busy lately. Blessings, the ocd Hunter.
As soon as I saw this dudes CZcams channels name I knew I found what I was looking for.
Great video keep it up
Hell ya ammo not cheep abd hard to get in my neck of the woods good tip thanjs
Glad you like. Thanks for watching and commenting! Blessings the ocd Hunter
Been doing this for years, but I put 300 22 rounds per bag and keep some in ammo cans in the box just for plinking
Vacuum sealer for $1 win win Awsome video 😀
Great video man!!
Thanks you for watching and taking time to share your kind words! Blessings the ocd Hunter.
Wow! Very nice!
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Smart Smart Smart . Why didn't I think of that . . Thx .
Another great video.
Survival on a Budget Made Easy thanks for the kind words - Blessings theocdhunter
I also have been doing this with my ammo for a while now
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Good tip but I just store my ammo in ammo cans with silica packs because I live in komifornia where it’s mostly dry
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. My putting in vacuum sealer bags is probably more of my OCD than anything else. Has to be nice and tidy. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
Hey man if you cut a triangle out on one of the factory sealed sides of the bags you can tear it open without needing scissors.
Great idea! Thanks for watching and for the great comment! Blessings the ocd Hunter.
Cool deal !
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Good idea
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
I do this with reloading powder and primers been doing it for 20 years.
Great video, would anyone happen to know if the cobalt and/or calcium chloride in the indicating color silica gel desiccants could interact or oxidize ammunition? I believe these chemicals are mainly present in the blue to pink and not so much in the orange to dark green variety.
I do this as well
I vacuum sealed a 2/3 loaded 5.56 mag for a bug out bag
Great idea OCD!
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Great vid, thanks.
I actually kind of cringe when I watched this video. Lol. But I do vacuum seal all my ammo; probably more for my OCD than anything. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and taking time to give me your kind feedback. Blessings the ocd Hunter
The OCD Hunter I’m a bit CDO myself haha. (OCD alphabetically).
I’ve found it is a curse and a blessing. 😎
Good idea. How about large quantities of ammo storage?
Even when I store bulk, I keep my denominations in each bag down. It’s just easy to grab and go for hunting and the range and know how much I have left. It’s time consuming, but it’s one of the curses of my OCD. Thanks for watching and commenting. Blessings the ocd Hunter
I work at a meat department and just use the vacuum sealer there for my 22 long range bullets 🤪
Any1 ever try 2 sheets of press & seal with a vac sealer? Just curious. Never bought a sealer cuz of bag cost. Always loved the idea tho.
Nice video.
Thanks for the kind word sorry for slow reply I’m been behind for days! Thanks for watching and commenting, blessings the ocd Hunter.
What about using freezer bags that have an air tight seal.
It’s really up to you. I like the system because it keeps it really organized and that makes my OCD happy. I think if you put a lot of freezer bags into an ammo can you will be loosing a lot of room for the extra part of the bag. That’s why I trim my bags for a tight fit. Of course, this is just my humble “OCD” opinion. Thanks for watching and commenting. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
My husband, he’ll cut a notch or a V-notch on both side of a bag. This way I don’t need to use a scissor or a knife, it will simply tear off.
Ill be interested to try this with stripper clips of 223/556 and Garand enbloc clips.
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
HA...YES! Thank you man, I have been saying this for YEARS. I have not heard anyone talk about vacuum sealers for ammo OR their dehydrated food. Nearly every single prepper talks about oxygen absorbers but nothing about vacuum sealers. I have been storing my ammo in tin sheds sealed up nice and tight since 1998 with no problem.
I have been on a very low calorie diet for a while so I was thinking I should unseal some 20 year old dried and sealed strawberries to see if I feel anything from them. Since I'm starving right now is why I thought would be a good way to test them.
a lot work,but is good and pratical
Thanks for watching. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
Haha food saver made a 420 model for the collie man.
Any tips or perhaps make a video of larger volumes for long term storage?
I have 3000 rounds of 9mm and 5000 rounds 556 I want strictly for long term aside from my short term rotation. Do they make larger bags? Mabe 100 rounds of 223 per bag? Thanks
You can probably make as big as a bag as you want. I like smaller denominations because I’m always going to the range or out hunting, it easy to know how much I have plus more manageable. It is probably more of my OCD for storing it this way. Lol. But the bags I make are just from a roll for food savers. Then I cut them down to the size I want. I’ve cut very long bags to seal salmon up to freeze. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting blessings the ocd Hunter
What does he do with 1000 rounds of .223/ I have a golden rod in my safe. I'm sure they are fine.
Unless you are storing it for decades or burying under ground this is unnecessary over kill.
Zip bags with D backs in an ammo can is just fine if you plan on using the ammo within several yrs.
Great for trading; five days' work, five shotgun shells.
With a notch on every bags, you don’t need scissors for fast opening.
I think you can use a strip of plastic from the bag to fold over the pointed tip of the 5.56 rounds inside of the vacuumed sealed bag. Also, you forgot silica packets.
Thanks for watching, blessings the ocd Hunter
Once inside a sealed bag the silica packets aren't necessary
The coming apocalypse has turned me into Martha Stewart. This is the know how I needed.
dude i don't know how old are you but you seem like the combination of "a gentle giant" and "that one uncle you rarelly visit", not saying like a insult i though it was funny, good video man.
I was thinking the same thing. He looks like the nephew who never leaves his parent's basement.
Could ya seal it with a silica packet? Or that too much precaution lol
I’m glad u didn’t suggest that before this video. My OCD may have just kicked in to do it. Lol. But seriously thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
Great idea but I don't have enough time left or money to do all of my ammo.
Great Video
Have you tried to seal 5.56/223 in stripper clips yet?
Stripper clips have sharp corners and bits.
Looks like an awful amount of time, but I guess that’s where the OCD comes in 🤣
I would not store the shotgun ammo 5 rounds in a package because it is just going to be stupid to open up a package every 20 seconds when shooting
I vacuum seal my 9mm Ammo with silica pouches and store it in a ammo can .. in a controlled environment 60 to 70 degrees .. it should last forever ..
Thx for watching and commenting blessings. The ocd hunter
I have wondered if the negative pressure could alter the power or primer mixture over time. ( In shotgun shells)
Because the vast majority are not air tight like a rifle/rim fire round.
Anyone know more about actual shotgun reloading and if it's possible?
Please, those tungsten long range rounds are horrifically expensive....
Have you done long term testing on steel case ammo?
No I haven’t. I had my ammo in it for years but I do rotate in and out. I’ve never had an issue but who know. Thanks for watching. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
You can nick your vacuum bag so they can be opened later on without tools.
I wish I could store ammo… I be going through them once I buy it😂😂
Why not use water tight ammo can with oxy absorbers?
I just want to ask you can we put them in a backpack
Loose? Or after vacuum sealing? To carry it for long term storage?
Great love it this idea occurred to me so I decided to search CZcams to see if anyone had done it and you took my idea and made it a hundred times better thank you
I'm new to storing ammo and have never heard that moisture is an enemy. I live in southern California, do you really think I need to seal all my ammo like this?
Key to good ammo storage is cool, dry, dark place. Moister is a problem in Midwest were there is high humidity. Humidity or moisture will damage all metal over time, and well, ammo is not free from this. I’ve used to use silica in my ammo cans, but I always ended up spilling the beads all over the place. I like vacuum sealing for long term because you removed as much air as you can, it easy to figure out how much you have because of know denomination, when I am out in the bad weather I know it is protected from the elements until I use, and finally it an OCD thing 😄. That being said, nothing is perfect but if you store your ammo following the 3 simple rule: cool, dark, dry place it should last you a long time. Thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel! - blessings The OCD Hunter
Just curious if you have sub-comed to the OCD dark side 🤣 and tried this?
Run a dehumidifier in your room when packing the ammo.
Also, 2 seals on the vacuum bags helps keep the seal
@@TheOCDHunter yep, most of it is vacuum sealed. 🤪
Great video. I like the OCD
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. My ocd is sometimes a curse and sometimes a blessing. Lol. Blessings the ocd Hunter.
@@TheOCDHunter It's great. I'm definitely going to use your method to store ammunition as well as other items. Do you also have OCD methods for storing food? Given the current situation we're in, I am putting a plan to be able to produce a large amount of food and store it for years. I've been looking into the freeze drying method.
CDO is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is consistency and never misplacing your car keys. The curse is the strong need to alphabetize the letters in your medical diagnoses. 😁
Putting them in zip-lock bags & submerging them in water works too if you don't care for a sealer that uses electricity. Just saying. ✌
That's alot of wastage, I store my ammo in steel ammo cans. I put some steel wool in a open ziplock bag to act as a moisture wick. The water will rust the steel wool, and not bother the ammo.
Did he say 22 long range? Never seen that
Yep. I had diarrhea of the mouth. Lol
I’m sure you’ve learned by now, but you should be sealing them much closer to the top of the bag so that way when you open it, you have room to reseal it again. Instead of going so far down Which makes all that area you could’ve used above the line unusable now
Yep! Blessings, the ocd hunter