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03-31-2008
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| Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West side of Indy
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 | Ammunition storage I was told to store .22 rim fire standing up so the primmer stays in the rim.Is this correct.How long will ammo store if it is dry and clean.My father has .22 ammo that is 10 plus years old.He also has 7.62 x 39 in ammo boxs.Thanks  |
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03-31-2008
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| ...gotta watch us old guys...   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Marion, IN
Posts: 181
| I've fired 50 year-old ammo with no problems at all. Cool and dry is the key. I've never heard of rimfire primer compound moving, unless it would get pretty warm, but that doesn't mean it couldn't. I pay absolutely no attention to the orientation of the cartridges unless I'm loading them into a firearm.
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03-31-2008
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| Marksman Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 405
| I just picked up some USGI ammo cans. I didn't get mine here, but these are a pretty good price. Ammo Cans : Ammunition To Go I also took some silica kitty litter and put it inside some cut panty hose to make some desiccant packs to help with the moisture. |
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03-31-2008
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| Plinker  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evansville
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03-31-2008
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| 01FFL - Arming America  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy, Airport Area
Posts: 1,254
 | I also use 30 & 50 cal ammo cans as well as Cabela's Dry Boxes and MTM Plastic Ammo Cans. Never heard that about rimfire rounds. Mine are dumped in 30 cal cans. Midway USA has good prices if you have a C&R or 01FFL.
__________________ KGB 01FFL - $20 Transfers in Indianapolis Area "There is one Firearm for every Twelve people... How do I arm the other Eleven?"  |
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03-31-2008
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| SIG > *  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsboro (Westside)
Posts: 1,205
| i have a 50 cal can
__________________ Opinions expressed by me are not my actual opinions  "The constitution of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -- Thomas Jefferson "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's teeth and keyston under Independence." --George Washington |
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04-02-2008
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| Rifleman,Commoman, Plethoria of useless info  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Osceola
Posts: 102
| Just to remember Don't store the cans on concrete. Place them on wood or some type of buffer or insulation. Other wise they may sweat Cool dry and no severe temp changes also if stacking lots of cans make sure air can circulate around them for above reasons Thats why uncle & others store cans in wood crates Farmritch |
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