Long-term Ammo storage..What works for you all?

Answer 1

50 or 30 cal ammo can with desiccant

Answer 2

I keep my ammo in original boxes and store in ammo cans. .30 and .50 caliber cans for short term storage. One caliber to a can and a tape label, make it easy to identify your ammo. These cans are pretty easy to carry out to the range as well when you shoot. I use bigger 20mm cans for longer storage they hold way more and cost only a couple dollars extra. When a .30 or .50 can gets low, I replenish from a 20mm can. This is my rotation of stock; I also do this with my reloading stuff like powder and primers.
I throw silica packets in every can to keep out the moisture. I store mine in the basement which has a pretty constant temperature all year round, that is key to preserving the ammo. Remember when stacking only stack about 2 or 3 cans on top of each other, any more and the weight builds up on the bottom can and could damage the rubber seal. Also when setting them on the floor, put a board under them so they don't rust the bottoms on anything good like carpet.

Answer 3

For 22 lr, 22 WMR and 40 S&W, I keep them in the very box that I bought them in. As for my 22-250 and 30-06, I store them in a NCN Case Gard box. I have yet had no problems with the ammo, after long term storage.

Answer 4

Store only factory ammo that's still in the factory boxes. If you reload it or you handle it too much, your fingerprints will begin to corrode the shells the second you pack it up. If you've handled the ammo a lot, try to polish it as much as you can to remove any fingerprint oils and then pack it up.

Pack it in an airtight container with a dessicant packet or pour a half cup of dry rice into the container with it and store it where it'll stay cool and dry.

4" diameter PVC pipe cut to 36" lengths and sealed on both ends with caps makes fine ammo storage and can be buried for decades in the back yard ;)

Answer 5

Airtight thick plastic ammo boxes, They can be picked up at most boating stores and outdoor stores, As well as Wal-Mart in the boat section. I store ammo in their with a few packets of silica gel to absorb moisture.

Answer 6

Throw in my vote for GI .30 caliber and .50 caliber Ammo cans. Heavy metal construction,welded seems, waterproof lids that seal out the elements and humidity..inexpensive.
Can be purchased just about anywhere,Surplus

Answer 7

ammo boxes, wither military surplus or the boughten plastic ones. store in cool dry place. keep ammo in factory boxes

Answer 8

Military ammo boxes with good seals and a dessicant bag in each one.

Answer 9

.50 caliber ammo box's.

Answer 10

Love Chest.*