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Posted: 9/25/2010 6:00:08 PM EDT
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I just got some bulk ammo from CTD and would like to know how to store it properly for at least several years.
1K rounds, plan on keeping about half of it out to shoot over the next year. The rest I want to store and forget about. I already read the post regarding plastic vs steel ammo cans but what I really want to know is, what should I put these loose rounds in before I place them in whatever final container I choose. Should I simply zip-lock baggie them with some dessicant, Tupperware them? Vacuum seal the plastic bags? What do you suggest? 
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| may not be the end all method nor the most hi tech science laden method... but I just put the rounds in USGI ammo cans and stack them in my spare bedroom. i'm not very worried about them... i guess you could put dessicant in if you're worried about it or in a super high humidity area. |
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I have stored bulk ammo for more than ten years in an ammo can and it works just fine. I usually break it down into 50 round baggies for convenience and store them in a 50-cal ammo can. One ammo can will hold about 1000 rounds loose or in baggies.
Stripper clips will make the ammo easier to load. You can get 800-900 rounds in a can on strippers. Wideners has good deals on 50-cal ammo cans. 
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| Ammo cans aren't even needed unless you're having environmental conditions that warrant them. Mostly lots of water. They are convenient and handy, but not needed unless you have serious moisture issues. If you keep it indoors, in a climate controlled area, say between 55-85 degrees year round it'll be fine for years. |
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