While I do a limited amount of ammo like this, I've since swapped to steel ammo cans. Boy do they add up in cost, but they also protect very well. Get a safe lube for the seal, then throw in a DIY moisture control pack and you're done. DIY pack is 000 steel wool in a open sandwich bag so the steel wool corrodes in the open bag not in contact with your ammo!
I like the idea of keeping it in boxes.already labeled, no sharp edges, maybe put paper in with info like price paid,when sealed,etc....I've heard cardboard is bad at holding moisture, maybe heat batches in oven at 120* or so to dry it out first. Also some desiccant packs have indicator beads that change color, maybe throw some in loose just as quick indicator of low moisture condition? If using the sturdy sealed ammo cans and loose ammo, maybe mix in dry white rice(I'd heard it draws moisture out of things?) and some indicator desiccant on top, but can'i easily check on it without opening/exposing to humidity. I'm 66 so as long as I don't drown it it'll outlast me(unless I shoot it all first!)
I've vacuum packed loose rounds for the last 15 years with a Costco Food Saver. they still have a tight vacuum. The key is to not let them move around against each other... Oh, and don't leave them where the freaking cat can chew on the plastic...
A few minutes into the video...I was thinking. "Well, if that works.... what about sealing the loaded magazine". Just need to watch the whole show to the end before commenting. 🤔😅
Wonder if you can double or triple stack an ammo pack? For Mylar packs they would recommend a iron at highest level or a hair flattener, which is a *Lot* easier.
You don't really need to seal ammo this way but that doesn't mean it's a bad idea! If you can afford the time and money to do it, why not? I live in Utah so I can store ammo in my basement and it stays very dry and the temperature never varies all year long within about 5 degrees. So I ain't gonna do this but I still like the idea. Utah is the third driest state after Arizona and Nevada, so I don't even need silica packs. That would make my ammo too dry. Ammo can be too dry and it's bad for it. I like keeping the humidity around 20% which in Utah is no problem!
Hi , just came across your Channel, maybe if you are still doing this then maybe think about changing the direction of each alternative round, so head to tail, that way it is straight and not a curved row.
@@EagleRun23 The concept is good if you are just going to store your ammo "Just in case" but if you always train then not realy required if you rotate the ammo.
