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Posted: 6/15/2024 8:06:05 AM EDT
I am going to be doing a run of 5.56 in the near future. I'm looking for ideas for a container to store 5.56 in convenient quantities. Somewhere between 200 and 500 per container. The 5.56 would be loose, not stacked or arranged in any way.
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Posted: 6/15/2024 8:26:21 AM EDT
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GI ammo cans
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Posted: 6/15/2024 8:27:53 AM EDT
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Good old 30 cal surplus ammo cans? IIRC, I think a 30 cal can hold like 420 rounds of 5.56 on stripper clips, so maybe 380-400 rounds loose?
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Posted: 6/15/2024 8:40:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By W_E_G: GI ammo cans Thread is done |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2024 9:14:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZA206: Good old 30 cal surplus ammo cans? IIRC, I think a 30 cal can hold like 420 rounds of 5.56 on stripper clips, so maybe 380-400 rounds loose? 30 cal can holds 600 loose 5.56. There's also the smaller plastic ammo cans. Numerous manf's. There're not as solid, obviously, but a good one with a proper rubber seal works well. Maybe 300 rnds per in those. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2024 9:44:54 AM EDT
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I use Homz clear shoe boxes. They where 1 dollar pre covid. Local no longer sells them.
They hold 2000 38 special 1500 45 acp |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 9:50:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZA206: Good old 30 cal surplus ammo cans? IIRC, I think a 30 cal can hold like 420 rounds of 5.56 on stripper clips, so maybe 380-400 rounds loose? This and a 20ft shipping container for the ammo cans. This has survived many wars and harsh environments. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 10:06:30 AM EDT
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FYI
Here is a list of what fits in Ammo cans; Ammo can storage 600rds of 5.56 will fit in to a 30cal ammo Can 900rds will fit in a 50 cal can. Loaded on stripper clips in GI cardboard boxes 1200rds of 5.56 will fit in to a 50cal ammo can. 1000rds of .40SW will fit in to a 30cal ammo can. 1750rds of .40SW will fit in to a 50cal ammo can. 140rds of 12ga 2.75 will fit in to a 30cal ammo can. 250rds of 12ga 2.75 will fit in to a 50cal ammo can. 320rds of .308 will fit in to a 30cal ammo can. 640rds of .308 will fit in to a 50cal ammo can. 770rds of .45ACP will fit in to a 30cal ammo can. 1300rds of .45ACP will fit in to a 50cal ammo can. 1200rds of 9mm will fit in to a 30cal ammo can. 2200rds of 9mm will fit in to a 50cal ammo can. 300rds of 7.62x39 will fit in to a 30cal ammo can. 1000rds of 7.62x39 will fit in a 50cal ammo cans 3330rds of 22lr will fit in a 30cal ammo can 7500rds of 22lr will fit in a 50cal ammo can 500rds of 44 Mag will fit in a 30cal ammo can 5 gallon bucket: 5.56/.223 4000-4100 45 Acp. 4000 |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 11:09:31 AM EDT
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30 and 50 cal ammo cans.
Literally were made to store 5.56x45 ammo in mint condition for indefinite time periods. I bought a truck load 30 years ago and have still to run out. (2600 cans) at .50 cents per can from DMRO. |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 11:15:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By W_E_G: GI ammo cans this |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 1:42:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By W_E_G: GI ammo cans |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 3:20:05 PM EDT
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harbor freight runs sales on their plastic .30cal cans... Perfect for cheap but sturdier storage.
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Posted: 6/15/2024 3:22:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By W_E_G: GI ammo cans (Or plastic - which can be cheaper sometimes - but assume such are not actually air/water tight ) |
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Posted: 6/15/2024 9:09:49 PM EDT
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I use 20mm cans.
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Posted: 6/15/2024 9:20:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: carcrazysammy]
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I use these heavy duty bags with desiccant packs. Before putting them in the bags I lightly spray cleaner on a rag and rub them to remove salts from my hands. I've seen corrosion form on older rounds I've made. 150 rounds per bag. It works. Pimed brass is stored the same way but in bags of 500. The red dot is to confirm every round has been weighted and has powder. In all my years I've only found one round without powder.
 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2024 9:38:42 PM EDT
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Ammo can with a plastic bag to store fired brass in.
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USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 6:58:49 AM EDT
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I use 50cal ammo cans and 1 gal zip lock bags when I run out of
50cal can space. Fyi, 50 cal cans get heavy and aren't ideal to take to the range. I will toss a bunch in a 1 gal ziplock for range use. Ziplock bags truly are one of man's best inventions.  |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 8:07:23 AM EDT
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For a 1,000 run of all the same I use those big pretzel jugs.
They are easy to move (spin) easy to see HS and bullet type and I can put a tag inside with load data |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 8:34:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: billclo]
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I use #10 METAL cans (you can get them from coffee, or freezedried food container). They hold about 500 rds. Label them of course.
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Posted: 6/16/2024 9:22:22 AM EDT
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Ammo cans are definitely the solution for bulk storage but these bags from Savior are awesome for the a range trip.
https://www.saviorequipment.com/products/loose-sac?variant=43262191436029 |
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Posted: 6/16/2024 9:31:56 AM EDT
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Slider-lock > Zip-lock
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Posted: 6/16/2024 9:34:27 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/16/2024 12:44:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Not sure if anyone recommend ammo cans yet but that's the best option https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/cffb9582-24ba-4f83-8d57-6d93a45b2844-1_a-3242417.JPG +1 for SQUARE 4-gallon buckets for storing spent brass. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 5:52:29 PM EDT
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The harbor freight knockoff pelican cases named Apache 1800 could be a choice. Retail for $13 then add the coupon of the week to it and can be had for between $7 and $9 each.
Holds about 400 rounds Other wise as mentioned, 30 cal can |
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