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Posted: 1/7/2015 12:14:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gator:
Hmm, I gave up after the second layer. They were hard as hell to get out only the 2 layers as well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gator:
Originally Posted By djpase:
i just tried it. the first layer was very hard to get in mine.. i crushed some boxes getting them in there. im gonna need a chisel to get that layer out, lol. the rest went in great, awesome post...thx Hmm, I gave up after the second layer. They were hard as hell to get out only the 2 layers as well. For tight-packed cans, lay a paracord or other good twine across the bottom of the can, with the ends long and hanging out the sides of the can. When the can is loaded, tie the ends together with just a little slack, and you've created a pull-handle to use for removal of snug-packed things. Can do multiples as well - a paracord per layer rather than one for the whole can; that's what I tend to do. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/8/2015 4:37:01 PM EDT
[#2]
Not all brands fit the same, but yes, Golden Tiger is easy. Mine go in a little different than yours, but do fit all 1000 rounds. Got 18,000 rounds of GT in 18 cans.
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Posted: 1/22/2015 9:34:45 AM EDT
[#3]
GREAT POST!!!! Thank you!
With this tutorial, I spent last weekend consolidating some cans and really opened up some space in my ammo fort. Now I also have a few extra empty ammo cans as a bonus 
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USA
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Posted: 1/23/2015 7:38:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By collegeboy:
Not all brands fit the same, but yes, Golden Tiger is easy. Mine go in a little different than yours, but do fit all 1000 rounds. Got 18,000 rounds of GT in 18 cans. My hat is off to you - awesome! 18K! Just make sure you also use desiccant in those cans and change/recharge it every six months. I just did my inventory/desiccant changeout on my measly stash. I only have 2K GT but I did the 1000/can trick too. Pretty amazing that they actually all fit in there. |
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Posted: 1/23/2015 10:53:18 PM EDT
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Just an FYI, and obviously ammo cans are better, but I had an empty crate that 7.62x54 spam cans come in, and 1800 rounds of GT in boxes fit nicely.
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Posted: 1/23/2015 11:47:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn:
Just an FYI, and obviously ammo cans are better, but I had an empty crate that 7.62x54 spam cans come in, and 1800 rounds of GT in boxes fit nicely. Thats almost 80lbs of commie gold right there. 
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Posted: 5/21/2015 6:37:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2015 7:56:01 PM EDT
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Lucky you to get that!
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2015 11:10:51 PM EDT
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That's going to mess my OCD up. I'll stick with 840
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Posted: 5/21/2015 11:25:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradleyc]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zachsmith526:
Thanks! 
<a href="http://s165.photobucket.com/user/zachsmith526/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_24.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u74/zachsmith526/Mobile%20Uploads/image_24.jpg</a> I see someone else is friends with SGammo. But my ammo can won't close with all my Golden Tiger inside. 
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/27/2015 6:39:17 PM EDT
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You'll fit even more ammo LOOSE in the can !...
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Posted: 5/28/2015 3:44:37 PM EDT
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I was reminded again recently that this is just awesome info. Thanks OP, and others who have contributed.
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Posted: 6/4/2015 3:41:07 AM EDT
[#13]
Thank you! Makes me want to buy more ammo cans!!
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Posted: 6/7/2015 2:48:21 PM EDT
[#14]
This has been a good thread. I just finished up taking some boxes apart and filling up a few of the cans. Only problem I have right now is that I need to order some more cans. Don't have to worry about stacking boxes any more. As usual, this site is gonna cost me some more money again.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/9/2015 10:00:28 PM EDT
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I managed to squeeze 1000 rds of 5.45x39 GT in mine, and have space left over for 60 more rounds:
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USA
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Posted: 6/10/2015 7:18:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: internet]
[#16]
Nevermind, delete
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USA
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Posted: 6/10/2015 7:19:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: internet]
[#17]
Nevermind, delete
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NV, USA
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Posted: 6/22/2015 1:41:51 AM EDT
[#18]
now I can add a few thousand more rounds without alerting the mrs
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OH, USA
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Posted: 6/28/2015 7:47:34 PM EDT
[#19]
Hi,
Thanks! Works great with Gold Tiger and Wolf packed in the smaller boxes w/o the wrapper.:-) |
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Posted: 7/18/2015 2:35:54 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beanz2:
I managed to squeeze 1000 rds of 5.45x39 GT in mine, and have space left over for 60 more rounds: \\http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t546/beanz200/GT_5.45_zpsag7srfp9.jpg Do the stacks look like this for all 3 layers? I have some golden tiger 5.56 I want to stack up in some ammo boxes. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2015 3:57:26 PM EDT
[#21]
Not getting it. Can you guys send me a couple of cans so that I can inspect how you did it?
 Great information, thanks for the post. Just need to get some ore ammo!!!
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Posted: 7/28/2015 6:19:35 PM EDT
[#22]
I used the above pic of the 5.45x39 for my GT 5.56 and it fit great in a 50 cal can. Still need to buy more cans to load up some of my 223 but the GT is good to go.. Thanks again for this thread.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 8:52:23 PM EDT
[#23]
Glad it's working out for most of you.
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Posted: 8/6/2015 9:50:49 PM EDT
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We like to pack ammo in ammo cans in our spare time here at www.SGAmmo.com, and we used to do a 1000 round golden tiger. At first I tried myself to get 50 boxes of GT in a can and could never make it happen and we almost did 960's, but one of my warehouse guys discovered the pattern shown in the OP and we went onto making the 1000 round golden tiger option in an ammo can. There is just something extra-cool about ammo when its packed in cans. Maybe the next shipment of GT will last a little longer and we can make some of these 1000 rounders or maybe the 500 rounders again
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Posted: 8/6/2015 10:04:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SGAmmo:
We like to pack ammo in ammo cans in our spare time here at www.SGAmmo.com, and we used to do a 1000 round golden tiger. At first I tried myself to get 50 boxes of GT in a can and could never make it happen and we almost did 960's, but one of my warehouse guys discovered the pattern shown in the OP and we went onto making the 1000 round golden tiger option in an ammo can. There is just something extra-cool about ammo when its packed in cans. Maybe the next shipment of GT will last a little longer and we can make some of these 1000 rounders or maybe the 500 rounders again Glad to see the CAR_16 pattern has hit the big time. 
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Posted: 8/7/2015 12:34:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SGAmmo: We like to pack ammo in ammo cans in our spare time here at www.SGAmmo.com, and we used to do a 1000 round golden tiger. At first I tried myself to get 50 boxes of GT in a can and could never make it happen and we almost did 960's, but one of my warehouse guys discovered the pattern shown in the OP and we went onto making the 1000 round golden tiger option in an ammo can. There is just something extra-cool about ammo when its packed in cans. Maybe the next shipment of GT will last a little longer and we can make some of these 1000 rounders or maybe the 500 rounders again Cool! |
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MS, USA
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Posted: 8/9/2015 12:08:13 AM EDT
[#27]
finally got a chance to do this
thanks!!
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IN, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2015 9:14:27 AM EDT
[#28]
Got some more GT ordered this morning. Time to break out the extra ammo. cans and get 'em labeled...
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USA
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Posted: 10/26/2015 2:10:36 AM EDT
[#29]
Great little guide. Now to buy some ammo cans; the wife wants to redecorate anyway and I think OD is a great color to work off of.
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Posted: 10/26/2015 2:25:28 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whiskerz:
I OCD ed 500 .308 in a .30 can by stacking it neatly with primers to the outside . . Nice job op I did this exact thing with .50 BMG. 150 rounds in a standard .50 can. 15 rounds per layer, alternating the direction of each round. Only ever got 960 7.62x39 in a .50, but I did leave room for desiccant just in case, so there's that. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 1:03:22 AM EDT
[#31]
This works great! Thanks for sharing.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 11/14/2015 9:31:16 AM EDT
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OCD. Love it
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Posted: 12/5/2015 4:43:20 PM EDT
[#33]
Used this again.
Thanks, very helpful spacesaver!! |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 1/14/2016 3:21:56 PM EDT
[#34]
Did the 1K of Golden Tiger in a can today, worked like a charm. No problems.
Tried to fit 1K of AE XM193 in the black 20rd boxes into a can but could only manage 980. I just couldn't fit that last box in. Tried the pattern that somebody used with wolf gold but the AE boxes must just be a little bigger. Anybody have any ideas? |
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Posted: 1/16/2016 2:49:23 AM EDT
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I've had a case of 1000 sitting in my safe for over a year. I'm not sure how I missed this post but it was very helpful.
I'm so glad to get that big cardboard box out of there.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 6:56:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LIONHART]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DOG556:
OCD. Love it Some of us more than others
Crappy phone PICS. 
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Posted: 2/7/2016 7:29:45 PM EDT
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Tag, good stuff guys.
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Posted: 6/24/2016 10:08:21 AM EDT
[#38]
Gonna need to use this again soon
Bump |
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USA
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Posted: 10/18/2016 2:01:19 PM EDT
[#39]
How many rounds of loose 5.45x39 fit in a .50 can?
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Posted: 10/18/2016 2:20:59 PM EDT
[#40]
Happiness is full ammo can!
OP knows happiness.
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Posted: 10/18/2016 6:19:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JoeJeeps]
[#41]
I've never seen this thread before, but the first post is too complicated. GT is easy to fit 1000 rounds and all the layers look the exact same. Something like this...
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Posted: 10/19/2016 5:41:12 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeJeeps:
I've never seen this thread before, but the first post is too complicated. GT is easy to fit 1000 rounds and all the layers look the exact same. Something like this... http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii523/joejeeps/20161018_161448.jpg That doesn't appear to be a standard .50 can. That looks like a "fat .50". |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:04:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JoeJeeps]
[#43]
Negative.
You guys are seriously over thinking this. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/26/2016 7:20:49 PM EDT
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Check out AMMOCAN MAN in Clarksville AR. He has pallets of em out front of his shop marked $5.
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USA
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Posted: 11/6/2016 11:00:40 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeJeeps:
Negative. You guys are seriously over thinking this. Based on the hinge and empty space, that can't be a standard .50 can. |
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Posted: 11/7/2016 12:42:52 PM EDT
[#46]
What is the loose density on a general issue 50 cal can?
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Posted: 11/7/2016 2:20:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JoeJeeps]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aby:
Based on the hinge and empty space, that can't be a standard .50 can. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aby:
Originally Posted By JoeJeeps:
Negative. You guys are seriously over thinking this. ETA: Below is ANOTHER standard USGI can (including less reflection/flash for a better look at the hinge...FFS). Same dimensions and same result:  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/9/2016 3:05:16 AM EDT
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Bumping important thread.
It works. |
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Posted: 11/9/2016 4:33:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeJeeps: You're wrong. This is easy to verify in about 3 minutes. You can lead a horse to water and all that. ETA: Below is ANOTHER standard USGI can (including less reflection/flash for a better look at the hinge...FFS). Same dimensions and same result: http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii523/joejeeps/20161107_112146.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeJeeps: Originally Posted By aby: Originally Posted By JoeJeeps: Negative. You guys are seriously over thinking this. Based on the hinge and empty space, that can't be a standard .50 can. You're wrong. This is easy to verify in about 3 minutes. You can lead a horse to water and all that. ETA: Below is ANOTHER standard USGI can (including less reflection/flash for a better look at the hinge...FFS). Same dimensions and same result: http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii523/joejeeps/20161107_112146.jpg I'm going to have to try it. I don't see how it's possible, as there isn't any space left at all doing it the original way. I don't see how that much space can be "created". Not saying it won't work. |
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Posted: 11/9/2016 6:32:00 PM EDT
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Genius. I just loaded some of my cases of GT into .50 cal cans. 1k per can.
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