What do you store your ammo in?

[TacticalSpeed]

I've been looking for a cheap tool box or tackle box to store ammo in, but things I've found are either not cheap IMO or they are too small.

I will be storing my ammo in the boxes not loose so ammo cans are no good for me. I usually have around 1,000 round of .40 (in 10 boxes of 100) & now I have a few hundred rounds of .22 to add to that & some boxes of .223 & SG shells as soon as I order those guns.

I prefer whatever I use to have a provision for a pad lock as well.

[NoBody]

I use standard USGI ammo cans. You can buy them used at the local Army & Navy store for $5. My ammo is in the safe, so I don't worry about a lockable container.

[markm]

ammo cans here too.

cheap, strong, water tight, stackable, standardized sizes.

[PALADIN-hgwt]

xxxxx

[Seth Harness]

I use standard USGI ammo cans. You can buy them used at the local Army & Navy store for $5. My ammo is in the safe, so I don't worry about a lockable container.

Same here. Local gun show a guy had them for $4 a can with all new seals. I dont know sizes or anything but they were good size. I bought three. Cheapest and best way to go.

[Oscar 319]

A .50 Cal ammo can is about the most kick-ass item one can buy for $5 these days.....

[Beat Trash]

I use a 50 cal can, label the contents on a piece of an index card, and tape the card to the flat latch on the front, using clear packing tape. Works great, and the cans stack well.

[jhs1969]

I started using what the dealers are calling a SAW can, larger than a .50 can. I can put an entire case of Prvi m193 in it without opeining the original straped cardboard box.

[rob_s]

I use various ammo cans that I picked up when I worked at an army surplus store. I just leave the ammo in the cases it comes in until I break open the case, and then loose rounds go in ammo cans with a masking-tape label on it.

I've seen a lot of guys use something similar to this (http://www.thegunsource.com/store/item/52261_Reloading_Equipment_MTM_Molded_Products_MTM_SDB1ATV09_DRY_BOX_W_M.aspx) in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Not exactly "cheap" but should last for a great long while and is reusable.

[rhino]

I have a few GI 50 cal ammo cans, but most of my stuff is in a variety of plastic "dry boxes." They're lighter, adequately moisture-resistant, and easy to stack (as long as they are the same brand).

[OldNavyGuy]

ammo cans here too.

cheap, strong, water tight, stackable, standardized sizes.

milspec .50 cal. ammo cans for me too.., most of mine, about 30 were FREE !! i stop reloading when i have one is filled.., bulk.., with three others always full in reserve

[markm]

I'm just running the 7.62 cans.

50's are great. They have great capacity, and work well for storage. But if you want a can for taking to the range or for "grab and go" a loaded down 50 can is too heavy.

[warpigM-4]

most of the time in .30 cans and a air tight 20mm can i got but if goin to the range I have a 3 day ACU backpack I shove my ammo , drinks, targets munchies and TP don't forget the TP and I also wear a LBV with buttpack and mags in pouches.My LBV is always loaded and ready to go..........just incase the zombies attack:cool:

[cobra90gt]

50 cal ammo can here as well.

[olivers_AR]

+1 for .50 cal cans, one of the few values left at some of the funshows.

--Olivers_AR

[Hellfire]

Ammo cans...my local Milsurp store got a load of good cans with great seals.

[olivers_AR]

I use standard USGI ammo cans. You can buy them used at the local Army & Navy store for $5. My ammo is in the safe, so I don't worry about a lockable container.
+1 on ammo cans, if you need more space, buy more cans. Been investigating a cheap way to MIG a padlock end on them, will post if I figure it out.

[Saginaw79]

Ammo cans, regular ol' GI ammo cans

[PALADIN-hgwt]

xxxxx

[FlyAndFight]

I'm just running the 7.62 cans.

50's are great. They have great capacity, and work well for storage. But if you want a can for taking to the range or for "grab and go" a loaded down 50 can is too heavy.


I was going to write the same thing.

I also label them by caliber and stack them accordingly. I use one of those label makers and attach with clear shipping tape.