Ammunition storage

Stove Pipe · 03-31-2008

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

Jay · 03-31-2008

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.

pmpmstrb · 03-31-2008

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.

blue2golf · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

Cool and dry is the key.

+1....... I use surplus .50 and .30 cal ammo cans to store my ammo, and the boxes are secreted in my climate controled house.

rhino · 03-31-2008

Ammunition can easily withstand any temperatures that people can tolerate. If you protect it from being immersed in water, it should be last as long as you do.

karlsgunbunker · 03-31-2008

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.

Paul · 03-31-2008

i have a 50 cal can

Farmritch · 04-02-2008

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

hunter · 03-31-2009

Does anyone know how long you can keep gun powder, A friend gave me two large cans of it.

jforrest · 04-01-2009

My dad and I just started reloading with powder he had since he was around 27. He stopped reloading a little before my sister was born. He is now 52 so in those 25 years it is still fine. The .357's we loaded up shot beautifully! We also shot some 38 special's he had that were just as old.

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Stove Pipe Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 11	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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Jay ...gotta watch us old guys... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Marion, IN Posts: 1,493	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. __________________ Freedom has a flavor the protected can never taste ... USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '66, - May 68 Only when our arms are sufficient, without doubt, can we be certain, without doubt, that they will never be employed............. John F. Kennedy

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karlsgunbunker Handicap Parking Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N-Space Posts: 1,466	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. __________________ If you need to contact me, Please do so by e-mail: karlsgunbunker(at)ameritech.net Thanks to all my friends! Adios!

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Paul Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsboro (Westside) Posts: 1,406	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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jforrest Marksman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Valparaiso Indiana Posts: 403	My dad and I just started reloading with powder he had since he was around 27. He stopped reloading a little before my sister was born. He is now 52 so in those 25 years it is still fine. The .357's we loaded up shot beautifully! We also shot some 38 special's he had that were just as old. __________________ John G19 \| Ruger Security Six .357 \| Remington 870 Express 12Ga Combo\| Thompson Center White mountain Carbine .50 "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759

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pmpmstrb Marksman Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 491	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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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,076	Ammunition can easily withstand any temperatures that people can tolerate. If you protect it from being immersed in water, it should be last as long as you do.

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Farmritch Marksman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OC Posts: 337	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

03-31-2009	#9 (permalink)
hunter Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8	Does anyone know how long you can keep gun powder, A friend gave me two large cans of it.

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