223/5.56 Packaging

praetorian97 · May 24, 2011, 10:14 AM

A quick write up.....

I recently got into reloading 223/5.56 rounds for my AR.

Storage is always a huge thing for me as I am a neat freak. Also I am not sure how long this ammo will have to store before I get to the range to shoot it. I came across what they called "Repack Kits" on the internet. This was a great idea but had a few extra items I didnt really need.

I recently picked up some surplus ammo and loved the way it was packed into the ammo can. Decided to put my own "Repack Kit" together. I already had some ammo cans laying around as well as some stripper clips I bought previously.

To start you need thin carboard. I just had a BBQ so I had plenty of soda boxes left over that worked out great. If you use thicker or traditional carboard it will be too thick in my opinion.

I traced out my template and used a pair of scissors to cut away. Straight lines are important to keep the box an actual box.

Take your stripper clips and load up 10rnds per clip.

Load up 3 per box.

Finished Product.

Nice and clean looking. Plus secured from the elements in this can.

praetorian97 · May 25, 2011, 03:21 PM

Edit.

bfoosh006 · May 27, 2011, 04:47 PM

Looks great !

Just an FYI and my 2 cents... use real USGI cardboard sleeves, they are made from "acid-free" cardboard and as such .. won't corrode or pit the brass. Your sleeves are GTG, just maybe not for long term ( 15+ years ) storage.

May 24, 2011, 10:14 AM	#1
praetorian97 Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 455	223/5.56 Packaging A quick write up..... I recently got into reloading 223/5.56 rounds for my AR. Storage is always a huge thing for me as I am a neat freak. Also I am not sure how long this ammo will have to store before I get to the range to shoot it. I came across what they called "Repack Kits" on the internet. This was a great idea but had a few extra items I didnt really need. I recently picked up some surplus ammo and loved the way it was packed into the ammo can. Decided to put my own "Repack Kit" together. I already had some ammo cans laying around as well as some stripper clips I bought previously. To start you need thin carboard. I just had a BBQ so I had plenty of soda boxes left over that worked out great. If you use thicker or traditional carboard it will be too thick in my opinion. I traced out my template and used a pair of scissors to cut away. Straight lines are important to keep the box an actual box. Take your stripper clips and load up 10rnds per clip. Load up 3 per box. Finished Product. Nice and clean looking. Plus secured from the elements in this can.

May 25, 2011, 03:21 PM	#2
praetorian97 Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 455	Edit.

May 27, 2011, 04:47 PM	#3
bfoosh006 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 1,089	Looks great ! Just an FYI and my 2 cents... use real USGI cardboard sleeves, they are made from "acid-free" cardboard and as such .. won't corrode or pit the brass. Your sleeves are GTG, just maybe not for long term ( 15+ years ) storage.