Bulk rounds

Woody3 · March 20, 2011, 10:11 PM

Hi all,
This is just a general question about how you store your bulk rounds. I store mine in GI cans stacked and labeled in my garage. I worry about them not being in some type of locked cabinet but it would have to be a large cabinet. Looking for ideas....

What do you guys do? Lock and key or stack and pray?
Woody

zxcvbob · March 20, 2011, 10:55 PM

The only think I load in bulk is one particular .45 Colt load that I really like, and I keep them in a gallon paint can. Everything else I pretty much keep in plastic MTM boxes.

I ought to load up a gallon of .38 Specials, but I keep messing with the load data -- haven't found that perfect load yet

Woody3 · March 20, 2011, 11:00 PM

Just my zombie loads are bulk. Most of my reloads are shot a couple days after I make them. Have to shoot so you have a reason to reload.

Woody

zxcvbob · March 20, 2011, 11:08 PM

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Just my zombie loads are bulk.

I use a .22 for zombies. It's cheaper *and* it's more sporting (win-win)
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b money · March 22, 2011, 01:22 AM

GI cans, I store a lot of things in them.

grubbylabs · March 22, 2011, 09:29 AM

I am soon to face that same problem with 45 auto. I have over a 1000 pieces of brass and I am looking for more cases. The casting bug has bit me and that does not help with the problem. I might need help

c.j.sikes · March 22, 2011, 09:44 AM

i store in G.I. cans, but i ordered from midway cardboard 50 round boxes and put up 4500 rds of 45acp each box withall loading data and case ga each round. my son shoots colt 45 a lot but he works a regular job and goes to college so i load for him, something to do. i put in cans 40 S&W, 10 mm, 223, 9mm, so mostley pistol. cjs

NESHOOTER · March 22, 2011, 06:31 PM

I on each trip to the range pickup the empty boxes with holder and place my reloads in them once full I can store what I wish and use the remaining to shoot.

mrgoodwrench76 · March 22, 2011, 06:45 PM

OP, you say your worried about them not being in locked containers. Are you worried about them being stolen? I'm not sure where your concerns lie. I have several (22) old 25MM air tight ammo containers stored in key lock Craftsman cabinets. They make great stuff at a good price that will hold up to the weight.

stu925 · March 22, 2011, 06:57 PM

.280 Rem and 6.5x55mm Swede go in MTM type ammo boxes. Pistol ammo depending on amount goes in either empty plastic coffee cans or small plastic jars I find this method easier than packing it into boxes. Now, .223 Rem ammo I keep in .50cal or .30cal mil surp cans. .223 ammo I want to keep close at hand, I load into stripper clips and keep in cardboard boxes from mil surp 5.56 ammo. 12ga ammo gets packed back into boxes and then into either 1/2 cases or full cases. I keep somewhere in the neighborhood of 5000 shotshells on hand because sooner or later I will start shooting trap competitively again and don't want to be behind the eight ball when I do.

Stu

howlnmad · March 22, 2011, 07:02 PM

Ammo cans, plastic boxes, coffee cans, old relabeled store bought boxes and even in coat pockets. I have it stashed all over the place and none locked up.

Woody3 · March 22, 2011, 08:46 PM

Mrgoodwrench,
I was referring to keeping them safe from big or little hands.

Thanks for the replies guys, keep em coming.
Woody

mrgoodwrench76 · March 22, 2011, 10:26 PM

The locks on the Craftsman stuff would work for the little ones, but not very well otherwise. Before the cabinets, I used an extra closet with a key lock on the door. I've also seen the GI cans that will accept a padlock and adapters for non locking models.

I've used these and they work well

http://ammolock.com/

These have mixed reviews but they are, afterall, cheaper than dirt!

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA078-1.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA030-1.html

m&p45acp10+1 · March 22, 2011, 10:35 PM

Mine do not last that long. Seems like no matter how many I load up they all get shot. That may have something to do with the fact that I shoot 3 times a week, and spend a lot of time at the range.

Woody3 · March 22, 2011, 10:36 PM

Mrgoodwrench,
Thank you for the links. I'm going to make some of those locks. They won't keep the cans in the shop but a cable through the handle and the box lock should stop most grabby hands.

March 20, 2011, 10:11 PM	#1
Woody3 Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 37	Bulk rounds Hi all, This is just a general question about how you store your bulk rounds. I store mine in GI cans stacked and labeled in my garage. I worry about them not being in some type of locked cabinet but it would have to be a large cabinet. Looking for ideas.... What do you guys do? Lock and key or stack and pray? Woody __________________ Keep your head low and your powder dry

March 20, 2011, 10:55 PM	#2
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	The only think I load in bulk is one particular .45 Colt load that I really like, and I keep them in a gallon paint can. Everything else I pretty much keep in plastic MTM boxes. I ought to load up a gallon of .38 Specials, but I keep messing with the load data -- haven't found that perfect load yet Last edited by zxcvbob; March 20, 2011 at 11:07 PM.

March 20, 2011, 11:00 PM	#3
Woody3 Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 37	Just my zombie loads are bulk. Most of my reloads are shot a couple days after I make them. Have to shoot so you have a reason to reload. Woody __________________ Keep your head low and your powder dry

March 22, 2011, 01:22 AM	#5
b money Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Granville, IL Posts: 153	GI cans, I store a lot of things in them. __________________ Μολὼν λάβε

March 22, 2011, 09:29 AM	#6
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	I am soon to face that same problem with 45 auto. I have over a 1000 pieces of brass and I am looking for more cases. The casting bug has bit me and that does not help with the problem. I might need help __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

March 22, 2011, 09:44 AM	#7
c.j.sikes Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2006 Location: marlow okla Posts: 227	i store in G.I. cans, but i ordered from midway cardboard 50 round boxes and put up 4500 rds of 45acp each box withall loading data and case ga each round. my son shoots colt 45 a lot but he works a regular job and goes to college so i load for him, something to do. i put in cans 40 S&W, 10 mm, 223, 9mm, so mostley pistol. cjs

March 22, 2011, 06:31 PM	#8
NESHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2009 Posts: 517	I on each trip to the range pickup the empty boxes with holder and place my reloads in them once full I can store what I wish and use the remaining to shoot.

March 22, 2011, 06:45 PM	#9
mrgoodwrench76 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 487	OP, you say your worried about them not being in locked containers. Are you worried about them being stolen? I'm not sure where your concerns lie. I have several (22) old 25MM air tight ammo containers stored in key lock Craftsman cabinets. They make great stuff at a good price that will hold up to the weight. __________________ God Bless America!!

March 22, 2011, 06:57 PM	#10
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 953	Depends on the ammo .280 Rem and 6.5x55mm Swede go in MTM type ammo boxes. Pistol ammo depending on amount goes in either empty plastic coffee cans or small plastic jars I find this method easier than packing it into boxes. Now, .223 Rem ammo I keep in .50cal or .30cal mil surp cans. .223 ammo I want to keep close at hand, I load into stripper clips and keep in cardboard boxes from mil surp 5.56 ammo. 12ga ammo gets packed back into boxes and then into either 1/2 cases or full cases. I keep somewhere in the neighborhood of 5000 shotshells on hand because sooner or later I will start shooting trap competitively again and don't want to be behind the eight ball when I do. Stu

March 22, 2011, 07:02 PM	#11
howlnmad Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2009 Location: Harriman Tn Posts: 424	Ammo cans, plastic boxes, coffee cans, old relabeled store bought boxes and even in coat pockets. I have it stashed all over the place and none locked up.

March 22, 2011, 08:46 PM	#12
Woody3 Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 37	Mrgoodwrench, I was referring to keeping them safe from big or little hands. Thanks for the replies guys, keep em coming. Woody __________________ Keep your head low and your powder dry

March 22, 2011, 10:26 PM	#13
mrgoodwrench76 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 487	The locks on the Craftsman stuff would work for the little ones, but not very well otherwise. Before the cabinets, I used an extra closet with a key lock on the door. I've also seen the GI cans that will accept a padlock and adapters for non locking models. I've used these and they work well http://ammolock.com/ These have mixed reviews but they are, afterall, cheaper than dirt! http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA078-1.html http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA030-1.html __________________ God Bless America!!

March 22, 2011, 10:35 PM	#14
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	Mine do not last that long. Seems like no matter how many I load up they all get shot. That may have something to do with the fact that I shoot 3 times a week, and spend a lot of time at the range. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

March 22, 2011, 10:36 PM	#15
Woody3 Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 37	Mrgoodwrench, Thank you for the links. I'm going to make some of those locks. They won't keep the cans in the shop but a cable through the handle and the box lock should stop most grabby hands. __________________ Keep your head low and your powder dry