@@willieeasley2811 you’re right if cardboard was bad manufacturer wouldn’t put it in cardboard. It’s not like it sits on the shelf for years before you buy it? I got cardboard box demo from the 90s in my ammo cans ….no problem…
It's probably for idiots that leave their Ammo out in moist conditions, or people that store them outside in like say a garage, or shed something, where the cardboard might possibly hold some moisture. But yeah, I can't stand those guntubers just pour it all into the box where it dings and scratches the shit out of it, and Causes a type of electrolysis where the metal on metal contact makes little black spots all over the ammo.
Really nothing crazy… folks should have at minimum 1k for each caliber that they own. I only have a 9mm pistol and 2 rifles in 556. I keep at least 2k stockpiles of each. Ammo is pricy right now at around .45c a round for 556 and .23c a round for 9mm but I can go get 1k of 9mm shipped to my door for 229$ free shipping. It’s always a good investment in your security, financially and in case anything happens you’re gonna be set for a little while.
After 40 years of stockpiling ammo, I can say leave them in the box or don’t. It doesn’t matter as long as the environment they are stored in is consistent and not humid or too hot. Ammo lasts a surprisingly long time. I’ve had ammo from the late 80’s to early 90’s that worked just last week. Of course cheaper stuff may corrode but , feel free to store them as they come in their original boxes or cans.
@@leodoingthings1706actually, metal prices correlate to ammo prices. Also a surge of new firearms owners due to the multitude failures by our beloved government has historically made prices skyrocket and supply scarce every-single-time. Pay attention to the world around you or get left behind. You are the only one responsible for your safety.
@@-_.._._--_.-.-_-_-_-...-.- i only have few hundred rounds at my home, and i dont see a point of owning more. I own more at range storage to not carry ammo when i go to range. But i see no point of stockpiling for 40 years. Preparing for what? i have enough ammo for everyday carry and few range trips. So what can happen tha i will need 10k rounds?
I leave mine in my ammo can with boxes of bullets so the shine of my bullets don’t go away over time my boxes rounds are 4 years old an there still brand new because I take good care of them in a box crate an in a dry cold space too store them in my gun cabinet
Have had mine in the box for over 5 years and the cardboard is still crisp and dry. If you store it right then you won't have to worry about cardboard causing corrosion from moisture.
@@MrLandslide84 that's actually a great strategy. Rice is used for our electronics all the time, but ammo which would need that increase in moisture draw would really benefit.
@@MrLandslide84 dont use rice use those moisture wicking pads or silicone beads. rice doesn't really absorb moisture even if it does now you have a bunch of rice starch over your shit and it attracts bugs which will eat the cardboard
If you have good ammo cans, then everything should stay dry and won’t damage the ammo. I think the cardboard boxes help keep them organized and help me remember what brand, grain, etc i have in my cans
@@izaicslinux6961that's why I only buy one brand and shoot the same grain of bullet. I prefer to take the ammo out cuz I can store more ammo. Plus I don't have to unpack it comes in handy if you need ammo fast to reload mags. If you want to store deferent grain of bullets just buy more ammo cans. That's my opinion on the matter.
This. Loose ammo in the can is way cooler but less convenient to actually shoot most of the time, plus in boxes it’s easier to keep track of how much you shot
@@bryantbutlermfas in asthetically more pleasing to look at m8. its kinda not as impactful to see a ammo box full of smaller boxes than a ammo box filled with golden brass lol
I’m thinking they will get dented if they are in the back of a truck going down a rough road they go bouncing everywhere I’m for leaving them in the box.
@@Chris-fc7xk I can squish brass with my fingers, regardless the correct answer is to dump them all and put some foam filler on top of it, just to take up all the space
If you have a batch of ammo that is defective and ends up hurting you and or damaging your weapon knowing the batch number and manufacturer is very useful
it all depends, i wouldn't exactly rely on it but yeah I've gotten old boxes of buckshot out of the barn where they had been for probably 15 years and they fired better than brand new shells . but that's not always gonna be the case. if you are storing large amounts of ammo I'd recommend a little more care
Leave them in original packaging. Less chance of a mixup if you keep more than 1 type of ammo. They're also marked with lot numbers in case of a recall or bad batch.
I leave in them in the boxes. Easier to see the grain weight and bullet type. Also helps if my gun happens to like a certain ammo that way I know which brand to buy again.
@@johnfisher8401 I could but I like to store several types of ammo in one can. That way I dont have 50 cans just for one caliber. For example both my M1As like Atomic .308 ammo 168 gr HPBT but they also like other types of .308 but dont want to put all the atomic in one can and then all the others they like in to their own cans cause then I'd run out of storage space. I keep it all on designated .308 cans and then short it out inside each can by grain weight and brand.
That's basically how I shop for dog treats. I keep the box in case my picky little shit of a dog decides he likes something. Doesn't mean he'll like it next time I get it, though....
If hygroscopic cardboard damages ammo, that ammo is probably terrible quality. Ammo stored in cardboard since the 40s will still shoot. I've seen it right here on the tube of U's.
They're in air tight, waterproof containers. Have also seen ammo carried in boxed for several decades with no issues. The cardboard will never have a higher humidity rating than the air around it unless there is some kind of water being sprayed on or soaked into it. Have seen ammo not in boxes corrode while ammo in boxed inches away remain almost new looking after several years too. (from oxidizing lead, copper and brass). We use things to control humidity in out safe though... and of course, our ammo boxed are water proof like these. I'm not sure if it would be different in just regular open air, except that I don't think the cardboard would ever be more "wet" than the air around it.
agree. a cartridge is just gunpowder sealed in a metal can with a projectile for a lid. if its got such a bad seal that lets moisture in its not going to perform well anyway.
Leave them in boxes, it's an extra layer of protection, plus if you need to sell any people would rather buy ammo in original boxes than just loose. I keep all mine in boxes
Normally i agree but during covid I had for me what I considered a crap ton that I got for about $9-10 of 9mm and like $18-20 for 22lr and easily sold them for doubled what I paid for and now that ammo is back to reasonable prices I slowly buy some more to replenish
@@jarthe3 You have the disposition of a wise trader. I hope I can do business with you someday after the bombs fall and you don't end up having your skin worn by a drug addled cannibal.
After asking a vet this question he said its not wise to have loose ammo that has a point.. 556 762 50cal.. because it can set off the primer.. however something like a ball point 22le and 9mm you should be fine to have it loose
Without the lot number and IF the rifle explodes because if they put 89gr of powder when it should have been only 44.5 gr of powder (double charge of power) and your rifle explodes. The manufacturer of the ammunition would demand a product lot and product code to prove it's theirs. Otherwise they will state "without the requested information, the manufacturer is limited in ability to assist in this matter." Basically "this is not ours, we are not liable for any damages" basically tough luck
Each case of LOOSE ammo(in the can) I keep a tab from the box with batch and lot # right on top of the ammo. Yeah you'll never know... Been doing this for over 25 years.
@@MilitaryAV yes we all have made cringy playlists in our past, now, what else am I going to call it? “Duty” encompasses everything from military to private security and organizations. If you carry a gun for reasons other than conceal carry it’s probably a duty gun with duty ammo.
The advantages of leaving them in the boxes is that you know the production dates of those particular bullets and if anything happens that might be a manufacturing defect you also have the lot number. These are two important pieces of information. Personally, I think the ammo is better protected if left in the box, but that’s just my opinion.
I store them in the cardboard box inside ammo cans, also toss in oxygen absorbers. The oxygen absorber keeps the cardboard from absorbing moisture which is the concern.
@@illeagle9560 False. Direct from the TSA website - "Small arms ammunitions must be securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition." Imagine being so authoritative but so easily proven wrong...
@@ShaggyRogers1 he means inside of the container. I carry my Ammo in a ziplock baggie when I fly and put the baggie in locked box separate from my firearm
Yeah, but the reason is the govt buys ammo by the truck load and they only open the individual ammo cans when they're ready to use them. Some of us buy ammo in boxes and then put them into cans. That being said, I usually keep mine in the boxes, but not because that's how the military does it.
Ammo handler here when I was in the USMC. We kept them in boxes because they were already on stripper clips and inside the prepackaged bandoleers. In every single unit I’ve been in and seen during range ops, they have taken the remaining unfired rounds and dumped them into 5.56 ammo cans, labeled them, then sealed them for return
Fair enough but our military isn’t exactly immune to wasting money. Exhibit A would be the $300,000 piece of equipment I personally helped bury in Iraqi sand in ‘03 because “what the F is this thing doing taking up space in our truck?”… So I’m sure our military is capable of playing fast and free with taxpayer dollars when it comes to ammo storage. After all if they ain’t keeping the military industrial complex fat cats in their G5s then who’s gonna, right?
Hamo is completely fine in cardboard boxes, as long as it didn't get wet or something, storing it in a sealed container like you do is the best, my dad's old boss had 50-60 year old .22lr ammo, a few brands, and some probably 30 year old .223 ammo, just sitting in the boxes, he kept them in his closet, moved and left them in his attic, last month every single round fired just fine. Was never kept in a bag or sealed box.
Personally I would leave them in the box, one it’s an added layer of protection for the ammo and two it’s let’s you know exactly what that ammo is and where is came from
I keep them in their boxes. Makes it easier to take a few boxes to the range instead of having to dig through the cans. Plus I know which type of ammo I'm using when they're in their boxes.
Depends on if the seal on those ammo cans are good and where you store them. i just switched from metal surplus style cans to plastic ones, and got rid of the cardboard boxes so I can fit more rounds per can. Also keep a reusable silica pack in each one.
The rubber gaskets on surplus USGI cans can be revived with silicone spray lube. They plump back up with a good wet coat absorbed into them over night. Just use a q-tip soaked in lube to clean the dirt off and leave a decent puddle all over the gasket without having to spray all over the lid. I'd also recommend cleaning the entire can and then appling a very light coat of oil over all the metal. Doing this has made my surplus cans last 20 years so far without a problem. Plastic boxes tend to flex the lid and lose the seal when lifted while full. You should also check to see how the handle is put into the lid of plastic boxes. Many of them I've seen go through the lid making the seal pointless for stopping moisture infiltration over time. I learned this from using some as storage on my boat. The tools inside them corroded like crazy.
if you trust the supply and are ok with the ammo.. dump them out.. i used to keep my 9mm all in boxes however having over 3 or 4 thousands rounds boxes are a pain in the ass.. so i got some ammo cans and just dumped the out in the can...and now i have ALOT more space
@@jim726You're wrong, UNLESS the individual ammo boxes fit perfectly in the metal cans. That's hardly the case. In all other cases, loose = more space.
I have fired 100-year-old ammunition with good results. I have also seen ammunition become corroded and useless in a few months because the quartermaster stored it in cruiser trunks or in the basement of a police department. Your storage method will determine the shelf life of your ammo. When choosing an ammo storage location, shoot for dark, dry and cool - not cold. A closet inside a home is ideal. I would, however, avoid extremes such as basement storage or storing ammo in the attic. Normal fluctuations in household temperatures are OK. Heat itself isn’t that destructive, but fluctuations may cause humidity and condensation. Think about when glasses or cameras fog up going from an air-conditioned home to a hot backyard. You don’t want your ammunition supply to be subjected to these highs and lows. Moisture will attack gun powder. Also, don’t store ammo near solvents and cleaning compounds! Store Ammo Somewhere Dry and Cool In my experience, far more failures to fire result from powder contamination than primer failure. In some instances, changes in temperature or humidity can cause the cartridge case to corrode. This is dangerous, as corrosion can cause a loss of integrity. Some lead bullet loads (and some jacketed loads) feature a lubricant in grease grooves on the bullet. This grease will melt out of the grooves into the powder if the ammunition becomes too hot.
I keep mines stored in the box in case there’s a manufacturer error that way I can identify the box it came in and not use any of the ammo. Possibly trade it in for a new box at your dealer. It’s better to be organized. But I also keep my magazines loaded in a storage box with a few desiccants to keep the moisture out. I believe as long as you’re doing that your ammunition will be fine.
I recommend you do what you want. Cardboard will only hurt if it's in a high moisture environment then it will wick moisture and cause the brass to oxidize. But that the only thing that I can see cardboard causing a problem.
@@ryanespinoza7297 seen a few pulled from rivers ... water most definitely gets in , I've also seen Masons crack massive Stones by putting water into a crack . Water always finds a way
Through some silica packets in there to help with any possible moisture. I actually got bored the other day and vacuum sealed like 500 loose rounds for the hell of it. No worries of moisture for those 😂
Yeah that's my opinion as well, and it's less trash to take off the range too. I keep all my ammo loose in sealed and labeled containers with a wad of silica packs in each, I've never once had an issue after decades of storage. Everybody else seems to be jumping on the "save the lot number" bandwagon, but in my opinion you're more likely to find the winning lotto ticket in a fortune cookie than find a defective lot of ammo and need that number.
I do both my 9mm I have 3 different ammo cans I have 1000 rounds of federal in 1 dumped in out of the boxes. In the other one I have a 1000 rounds of Remington. My 3rd one is almost empty I need to buy some!!! My 40 and 380 are stored still in the manufacture packaging tho.
I was told recently by a friend that leaving them in the boxes is better for many reasons. However, if you shoot it all the time, you can fir more bullets in a can by removing them from the cardboard
@Thicc Nick Again buddy Silica gel packets. Carboard is only a moisture wick if it's the only thing available. Regularly change your packets as you need to and the ammo will last indefinitely. Really moisture getting in should be stopped by a proper rubber seal anyway.
@reaperundergroundexplorati2232 Brass most certainly has moisture corrosion. Plastic shells have moisture degradation, non jacketed lead bullets have moisture corrosion, and steel cased ammo (very common for x39, x54, and 5.45x39) most certainly rusts by the dictionary definition.
Leave them in the boxes. #1 if you have an AR in 556 and one in 300 blk I think this drastically reduces the chances of accidentally packing a 300 blk into a 556 mag. #2 If you have any sort of issue with ammo it might be contained to a specific batch which can then be easily eliminated or possibly sent beck to manufacturer. #3 Also having them in a box greatly increases chances or value of resale. I myself would never buy someone’s loose ammo but boxed ammo is a much different story, at least if it’s in a factory box the buyer knows they aren’t gonna end up with one of bubbas pissing hot hand loads. Some of the now import banned Norinco ammo can fetch a pretty high dollar, and I’m sure there are countless more examples.
Yes all my cans are marked what caliber what make of ammo type of brass and if you reload how many times the brass has been reloaded is a matter of fact I write all my ballistic information down also I do reload different calibers not a problem just keep them organized as long as I have Been doing this I pretty much have it figured out 👍💯
i asked the same question and someone told me a good one. leave em in the box cuz if theres a problem you can trace back the box and show the manufacturer
Common sense that it is best to keep ammo in their original boxes for an added wall of protection from humidity and water. Loose rounds can get crushed more easily if can is dropped or moved around a lot. Would hate to have a bunch of smashed cartridges during a SHTF moment.
I was gifted 3 bushel baskets full of WWII dated USGI ammo in 2010. Pistol and rifle, in the original cardboard boxes.. Every round still shot fine. They were not even in Ammo cans.
I've got a couple of cans of .303 British that's WW1 surplus I got from my Grandpa that runs fine. If its stored in a consistent temperature and out of the humidity it lasts forever.
24yr retired Navy Chief Gunners Mate here. Small Arms Instructor, Crew Served Weapons Instructor (machine guns) and Ammunition Administrator. ALL pistol and rifle ammunition were stored in ammo cans in their cardboard boxes in a wooden crate if a full crate. The exception would be ammunition that comes in stripper clips. Those can be either in open ended cardboard boxes or in fabric bandoleer pouches inside the ammo cans. Belted ammunition like .50cal, 5.56 and 7.62mm is stored without any cardboard. boxes. They come flat staggered in the ammo can with a flat piece of cardboard between each row. We never had loose ammunition in ammo cans. The ammunition I talked about comes that way from the manufacturer. Hope that helps.
I had 8mm Mauser ammunition from ‘56, it was packaged in cardboard boxes inside a wooden crate. No duds out of 100s I fired. I’ve also had corrosive 7.62 from the ‘70s, it was cardboard wrapped on stripper clips inside plastic, fired fine. Cool, dry stored ammo will last several decades no problem.
From experience, cardboard wicks moisture over time, and not only do the shell casings oxidize but they also get stuck to the cardboard. It may or may not wick moisture in the can… I guess it depends on your can and the environment. Personally I wouldn’t keep it in the cardboard if you think it will be in there several years. Probably a year or two is fine. Also as others have said you fit significantly more in the can if it’s not in cardboard.
Keeping in cardboard with silica gel packets is what i found to work best. I could see how just carboard would sort of take the place of the silica gel and trap moisture. But the boxes are good so that if dirt, debris, or water spills into your can, most of the laminated carboard will do a good job of keeping them ammo dry and clean till you figure out what to do.
Keep in the box. Put maxipad or grocery store food grade moisture absorbers .wrap in the brown paper they send with your ammo order! That is what is is for.. most people toss it! Wrap your ammo box with the moisture absorber and then right what it is on paper. 9mm +P or whatever you have. Label them witj color like mags. If its is regular, defense, body droppers like Liam defense rounds 😊 tickle tickle
I do both, i also keep a multitude of 30 round mags loaded and ready. Ive found its a lot faster to reload my mags by grabbing from a can of already opened and available rounds. Having at least one can for that purpose will not hurt nothing. Storing the rest in boxes is fine.
I've stock piled ammo for YEARS. I never take them out of the cardboard boxes. Your dealing with factory manufactured ammo, that's mass produced. You never know when you are going to get a bad box of ammo.
Cardboard adds volume to your can and it can absorb moisture leading to corrosion. But in an ac house it’s not too big of a concern. I’d say leave it in the boxes just for batch ID and so you don’t mix it up with other manufacturers ammo since you’re POI will shift between ammo weights and manufactures.
Yeah, in a temperature and humidity controlled environment, you can keep quite a few things borderline indefinitely with minimal effort. Everything from ammo to energy drinks, if it's been kept inside and is observably okay, it's probably alright.
I dump them and been that for 20 years. Ive never had defective ammo by lot number issues for M193 or 9mm . I buy all my ammo from the exact same manufacturer for range ammo so its 100% consistent every single time . People who dont shoot a lot will say leave them in the box . For long term storage i still dump them out and throw desiccant pack in there . Precision and Defensive ammo yes i do keep in the box . Range ammo nope .
@@gunsforevery1 because one is Match grade ammo . The other is range ammo . Range ammo I'm gonna go through quickly. Match ammo might take me year or two
But you said in your comment “for long term storage I still dump them out”. What makes match ammo and self defense ammo special enough that you will keep it in its box? You also say “people who don’t shoot a lot will say leave them in them in the box”. For someone who sounds like they’d shoot a lot, why do you keep them in the box? If range ammo will not go bad or get damaged, neither will match ammo or self defense ammo.
I personally keep my ammo in their boxes inside ammo cans. It’s much easier to grab a few boxes from a couple of different cans than to bring 4 cans of 500+ rounds each to the range.
Leave them in the box because it will absorb some of the moisture. I know this is a little off subject but when I store my motorcycle during off season in order to keep it pristine, I put a cardboard underneath it and cover it with a cotton bed sheet and then a water resistant tarp. This will prevent a lot of moisture from causing the seat and plastics to crack or get brittle. Back to ammo. If you can put in a couple of those moisture resistant packets you get when you buy a new set of shoes or buy some.
Always. It includes lot numbers too in the event the manufacturer comes out and says it’s bad. Not to mention if SHTF, it’s much easier to grab and go. When I run to the range, I take them out of the boxes at home, throw them into my bag, and take that. Much easier than fumbling around.
@midwestbd7144 I manage a gun store and yes, I buy ammo from people all the time....... if it's in a retail condition box. For instance, these Winchester 5.56 boxes in this video are glued shut from the factory, pretty safe bet. I also have a "make an offer" shelf that we'll throw stuff like that on. People gobble that shit up. I'm telling you, as a guy that sells ammo for a living, your ammo is worth twice as much if it's in a good condition box. You might not plan on selling your ammo, but you never know.
From what I've heard is, You can pack more ammo if left in the boxes. And every container should have silica packs for moisture control. Because cardboard absorbs moisture.
I've pulled pre WWII -06 out of boxes stored in ammo canns. Looked like new. Leave in original packaging. Seen more corrosive finger prints from handling bare cartridges
Leaving in cardboard is best. Not only does it prevent damage when moving the can but it helps keep them dry and organized. The packaging also most likely has a lot number on them in case you experience problems with it then you know which rounds will have the same problems and can report problems to the manufacturer. Silica is a good idea as well. The way you have it stored it will last decades
I keep them in the box. I like to put a purchase date on my ammo. When i go to the range or competitions i will always use my oldest ammo. Especially shotgun shells. I got a safe that i use for an ammo can.
Most definitely leave in the box, I worked in a material reclaim facility for a major ammunition company and we had hundreds of ammo cans returned to us that was originally sent out for the start of the gulf war, they set outside in rain, snow and extreme heat and cold for nearly 25 years, when we opened the ammo cans to destroy the ammo the boxes were perfectly dry and in tact, the ammo inside looked as it had just been packed in the boxes that very day. the ammo cans that did encounter damage the cardboard liners and boxes completely protected the ammo inside, if packed properly you can store your ammo outside in the elements and extreme temperatures for at least 25 years and longer , much longer with no effects on the ammo.
I would leave em in the box especially if it came like that since it keeps them nice and organized so you can easily keep track of exactly how many rounds you have, not to mention you have the manuacturing info just in case anything goes kablooey. also much easier to just grab a box or two instead of loose rounds if you just wanna go for a quick range trip to sight in your gun and dont wanna lug the entire can with you. I did this with my can of 720 7.62x39mm tula steel cased rounds that I bought. also for long term protection against moisture just throw a couple silica bead packets in there and you should be good, that was how my can was sold to me.
Those little silica packets don’t last that long really. I bought a bunch of tiny color indicating packets off Amazon. They turn from blue(dry) to pink(fully moisturized). I put multiple in every ammo can. They turned pink within a month but you can re-dry them in microwave or oven. So, I then got some big Hornady Snap Safe plug in dehumidifiers and keep them in the same space with all of my ammo cans as well. You can’t always keep all moisture out though. I’ve been told as long as its kept in climate controlled conditions, no extremes in temperatures and humidity, than it will last a very long time.
There are many reasons to leave them in the box, mostly I hate when people dump ammo then run their hand through the ammo in the can like its sand. The second you touch the brass your skin oils will begin to oxidize the brass, about 6 months till your ammo looks dark brown. I usually change out the ammo in my mags every 3-4 months just incase
you have some fucking disgusting hands if your brass is changing colors from you touching it. i have the same self defense ammo in 3 of my handguns for about 5 years and still looks factory new. with me rotating mags every few months so the springs dont wear out
I leave them in the original packaging. I flush and vacuum 3 times with dry nitrogen to outgas the cardboard. Final storage is vacuum packed with individual desiccant per 50 or 20,
Always leave them in the original box unless it’s loaded for magazines. You need to retain the lot integrity in the event of recalls. Several recalls are out now
Just to keep it dry, put a couple of drying agent packets from a medical perscription container inside each ammo box. That will keep the contents dry if a bit of moisture enters the box or is somenow there prior to filling the box. Keep the ammo dry.
Two things keep them in the original packaging and also invest in a dehumidifier device. Separate training from SHTF ammo. If finances allow rotate ammo and you should be OK
If you dump all your ammo out of the boxes into your can you can probably get more bullets in there than what you have now but the boxes in my opinion makes it pretty convenient to be able to grab a 40 rounds😮😮
I usually dump them out; I find I can store more ammo in the single box that way; (I’ll usually save one or two of the boxes and have them flattened within the container for lot # in the case of defective but honestly the probability of defective ammo that way is probably so rare anyway, I’ve had defective singular rounds but not an entire batch of bulk ammo be bad.
Leave all your ammo in the cardboard boxes. Fill your ammo can and add 2 sticks of soapstone, (you can easily get at any welding supply) and tell your great grandkids they can thank my great grandkids for having 100 year old reliable ammo. Oh, BTW, a little vasaline on the gaskets. You're Welcome
Don't use petroleum based products on your ammo box gaskets. It will break down rubber and neoprene. For USGI cans and the like (like the new made one in this video) with rubber gaskets, use silicone lubricant. A good coat on an old gasket will absorb into the rubber and plump them back up like new.
You can do either. If you aren’t gonna shoot it for the next 5 years or so I say just leave it as is. If you plan on using it before then, you can consider emptying them out of the cardboard packaging. You can fit considerably more ammo inside your can this way and I always just do this unless I have different brands of ammo or grains for example. Mostly I buy a cans worth of ammo every time I shop anyway. Like if I have a dud, I know where it came from. People make an enormous deal out of something so small, because if this seriously bothers you, you can put a cutout piece of one of the ammo boxes inside the can. You don’t need to know the exact box that went wrong, as much as the exact batch, that was wrong. Also, just me personally, im not storing away ammo for when I’m like 50 , so I use it this way because I needed quantity when it comes to my ammo boxes. You can totally keep it this way long term for an emergency though. It’s gonna work great either way, to be honest.
Dump them out but cut the label off a box and tape it to the top of it so you know what ammo make and grain it is. Don’t mix brands in with it. That’s what I do. I know what runs best in my rifle and what runs alright.
not that ammo. my chrono was all over the place. not to mention when i broke down some of the ammo, the powder weight was very inconsistent@@dakotamanning441
I keep my ammo in a plastic ammo box. Same thing, but plastic. It has a recessed rubber seal. I'm thinking about buying some military box like this one. I don't know. What do you guys think?
