2007-02-19 06:39:32 · 12 answers · asked by Tyrone 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Ditto with bferg. Just keep it cool and dry. And indoor closet works great. I have a couple of friends that keep there ammo in fireproof boxes but its normally not necessary. I don't believe in spontaneous detonations. Heat, severe static electricity or impact damage are normally the cause of ammo going off accidentally.
I use army surplus ammo cans to store my ammo. It works great. You can pick up ammo cans at any army surplus store. It was good enough for uncle sam so they'll work great for you.
Miketyson26
2007-02-19 06:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Store in a reasonably cool place with low humidity. I have hundreds of rounds stored at my home. I reload for competitive shooitng and nomralyy try to get 1,500 or so loaded up before summer comes. I've done this for more than ten years and never had any issues.
Good luck.
2007-02-20 10:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not at all. not saying it is impossible, but horribly unlikely. also ammo that isnt chambered(in a barrel) has a hevy limited range because as soon as the bullet leaves the case it stops accelerateing. but if your house catches on fire dont go back to save your ammo stash....
2007-02-19 18:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by Heidi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer. Don't store it in a hot attic or outside. It should be fine. If you are worried, store it in a metal ammo box.
2007-02-19 10:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spontaneous, no, accidental maybe. Besides unless under compression most powders burn at a slow rate.
2007-02-19 07:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't worry. I have about 25,000 loaded rounds in my house and I sleep quite well at night with a loaded Glock 10mm under my pillow.
2007-02-20 14:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you plan on tossing them into your furnace or wood stove. Don't worry about it.
2007-02-19 08:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt worry about it. it will keep for years just keep it dry for the most part and away from heat
2007-02-19 09:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by mastermind 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep it in a cool, dry (low humidity) place and it'll keep for years.
2007-02-19 06:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by bferg 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
there should be no worry unless you try to store them in the oven...
2007-02-19 14:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by Kenneth T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋