Primer/Powder Storage question

jwrowland77 · December 24, 2012, 07:45 PM

Now I was wondering, I know to leave powder and primers in original packages, but would it be safe or unsafe to store said original packages in military ammo containers?

I've come across some free military ammo containers and was just wondering.

Marco Califo · December 24, 2012, 08:03 PM

For powder storage, confinement can make the flammable gunpowder "explode" (create pressure great enough to burst confinement). Therefore, powder storage is specified to be in cabinets which will lose structural confinement at lower pressures and therefore, burn rapidly, but not "explosively". Of course this not the intended result, but a safeguard to prevent greater destruction in a fire.
http://www.saami.org/specifications_...ess_Powder.pdf

jwrowland77 · December 24, 2012, 08:08 PM

That's kind of what I was thinking. I had read that awhile back, but just kind if seeing what others did.

drail · December 25, 2012, 12:31 AM

Keep them in their original containers. A great deal of testing and money were involved in designing these containers to meet safe shipping and warehouse requirements. The manufacturers figured out many years ago how to package components for safe handling and storage.

jwrowland77 · December 25, 2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drail

Keep them in their original containers. A great deal of testing and money were involved in designing these containers to meet safe shipping and warehouse requirements. The manufacturers figured out many years ago how to package components for safe handling and storage.

I know to keep them in original package. See post #1.

Sport45 · December 25, 2012, 06:00 AM

Mine just sits on the closet shelf or on a closet floor in the original type containers. I'll repackage the remains of 4# and 8# jugs in well-labeled old 1# bottles to save space.

If I ever need to stack the stuff I'll just put it in cardboard boxes. As mentioned already, no confinement that can contain pressure.

December 24, 2012, 08:03 PM	#2
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	Confinement is an issue For powder storage, confinement can make the flammable gunpowder "explode" (create pressure great enough to burst confinement). Therefore, powder storage is specified to be in cabinets which will lose structural confinement at lower pressures and therefore, burn rapidly, but not "explosively". Of course this not the intended result, but a safeguard to prevent greater destruction in a fire. http://www.saami.org/specifications_...ess_Powder.pdf __________________ ............

December 25, 2012, 06:00 AM	#6
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	Mine just sits on the closet shelf or on a closet floor in the original type containers. I'll repackage the remains of 4# and 8# jugs in well-labeled old 1# bottles to save space. If I ever need to stack the stuff I'll just put it in cardboard boxes. As mentioned already, no confinement that can contain pressure. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

December 24, 2012, 07:45 PM	#1
jwrowland77 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2012 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 1,398	Primer/Powder Storage question Now I was wondering, I know to leave powder and primers in original packages, but would it be safe or unsafe to store said original packages in military ammo containers? I've come across some free military ammo containers and was just wondering.

December 24, 2012, 08:08 PM	#3
jwrowland77 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2012 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 1,398	That's kind of what I was thinking. I had read that awhile back, but just kind if seeing what others did.

December 25, 2012, 12:31 AM	#4
drail Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 3,150	Keep them in their original containers. A great deal of testing and money were involved in designing these containers to meet safe shipping and warehouse requirements. The manufacturers figured out many years ago how to package components for safe handling and storage.