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Old 12-06-2009, 11:01 PM
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I am going to end up with about 2000 rounds of 158 grain LSWC reloads, that I have no boxes for. I have been looking around and found a website called eguns.com. It seems to have the best price. I have never heard of them before. has anybody here had any experience with them? Any other ideas about where to get boxes? Thanks, Waldo
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Old 12-07-2009, 12:00 AM
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Talking Cheap ammo boxes

I suggest your local indoor range. Pick up 3 or 4 empty ammo boxes that somebody leaves behind, either just the plastic inserts or the inserts and the cardboard sleeve.

Check out an army surplus store of local gun show and get 1 or 2 new .50 caliber ammo cans. They will easily bulk-pack a 1,000 rounds of 38 spl. Eaver cheaper is a 1 gallon or 1/2 gallon milk jug. Just cut the spout out and leave about a 2" diameter hole -- ultimate economy.
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Old 12-07-2009, 12:02 AM
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I buy mine from Case-Gard. Here is the link:
http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products...mmo_boxes.html
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Old 12-07-2009, 12:11 AM
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Engineer1911, thanks for the suggestions. I like keeping them in 50 round boxes. Makes it real easy to just take a box or two to the range. Also easy to see how much ammo I have. Also easy to stack and store in ammo safe. I pick up empty ammo boxes whenever I see them, but have filled them all up.
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Old 12-07-2009, 12:50 AM
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Buy 30 or 50 cal metal ammo cans at Midway. Keep in mind ammo boxes weight a lot when full or ammo.
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Old 12-07-2009, 01:15 AM
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Here's the deal...

If you shoot at some indoor ranges, they will not allow you to bring in reloaded ammunition. Get the factory boxes that folks throw away.

I don't ever shoot at an indoor range with such draconian rules, but this is what I would do if I had to...

However, I like the Frankford Arsenal boxes pretty well, and they come in cases of 10- order a case (10 boxes) of the 100rd. variety, and you'll be set.
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Old 12-07-2009, 01:26 AM
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I'm with Sonny, MTM makes the best plastic ammo boxes. Heavy duty and long lasting. They come in a variety of colors, mostly see-through, red, blue, smoke/grey, solid green and camo.

They might cost a few cents more, but are worth it IMO.
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Try "berrysmfg.com" for inexpensive see-thru ones.

MTM is top of the line, but expensive if you are buying enough for 2,000 rounds.
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Old 12-07-2009, 09:30 PM
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I put mine in zip-loc freezer bags when they are fresh off the press, then as it's convenient (like watching TV), I'll move them to old ammo boxes that I saved from the dark days when I had to buy my ammo. When I run out of boxes, I leave the left overs in the bags.

I like the idea of buying ammo cans though - that is better than bags.
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Old 12-07-2009, 10:03 PM
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Midsouth MTM CASE-GARD SLIP TOP 50 ROUND AMMO BOX FOR 38/357MAG/357MAX/38ACP/38SUPER

Have bought here and was treated well.

Same product is available at most catalog reloading suppliers.

The slip top works better for me than the hinged top.
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I like the hinged top boxes Midway sells. I have some from when I started reloading 15 yrs. ago
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Buy 30 or 50 cal metal ammo cans at Midway. Keep in mind ammo boxes weight a lot when full or ammo.
Ain't that the truth...

I've gotten to the point that my "standard" loadings are all bulk pack now. It's just not worth the aggravation to fill boxes. I use the semi disposable plastic food storage containers. When I go to the range the fired brass goes in a freezer bag. No muss, no fuss....I get home and dump the brass in the case cleaner and I'm ready to process them when I get the time.
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+1 for Berry's.
Hinged, stack well, clear see through.Inexpensive.
get minimum order and avoid shipping costs.Have someone go in with you

http://www.berrysmfg.com/product.asp...&pp=8&sb=0&p=0
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Yep, try 'Midway' in their reloading section. ( Shooting Supplies, Reloading, Gunsmithing, Hunting, Ammunition, Gun Parts & Rifle Scopes — MidwayUSA) You can get 50 or 100 round plastic hinge boxes. They offer a better deal when you buy in bulks of 10. You get labels with the boxes. This way, you get uniform storage boxes and they stack nicely in an ammo can for added protection.
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Old 12-09-2009, 09:35 AM
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I looked all over. Barry's had the best prices and free shipping. Ordered some, hope they get here next week. I like having my ammo in 50 round boxes. Makes it easy to see how much I have and to grab a couple of boxes when I go to the range. Thanks every one for the suggestions, Waldo
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Old 12-09-2009, 10:36 AM
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Yep. Works for us cheapskates.

Empty TVB bullet boxes will hold 200 rounds of 38 special.

Old ammo boxes work great and you can get plain ones from here: Scharch Mfg Inc.

I think Midway may have them as well. http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Brow...831***10834***
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I will do a "ditto"to the freezer bags.I prefer to box shotgun shells and also for certain centerfire rifle loads but otherwise the bags suit me just fine.
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"The slip top works better for me than the hinged top." +1

I have some oddball calibers that fit great in these, & only these (Like 445 Supermag & 357 max)

And you get to support my local Dayton economy!
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Old 12-09-2009, 11:31 AM
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I use empty plastic powder jugs to store bulk pistol rounds. The ones with the handles are really convenient but the mouth is usually narrow unless it is a big jug, so they work best with short auto rounds. The wide mouth ones work quite well for 38 Specials.
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I looked all over. Barry's had the best prices and free shipping. Ordered some, hope they get here next week. I like having my ammo in 50 round boxes. Makes it easy to see how much I have and to grab a couple of boxes when I go to the range. Thanks every one for the suggestions, Waldo

I have bought enough of the Berrys plated bullets, I use the black plastic boxes that they came in. I also have some of their 50 rd boxes and lots of the MTM's they all work.
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Dillion has ammo boxes 50 and 100 rounds by ea ,10 or 50 price good boxes are great
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I also like the flip-top plastic boxes.

But for an nice looking and economical alternative for large quantities of ammo, these are a good choice. I use a lot of them.

New cardboard ammo boxes with styrofoam inserts:

CB-03 Ammo Box with Styrofoam Tray 25-20 WCF, 38 Special, 357 Magnum 50-Round Cardboard White Box of 25 - MidwayUSA
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I generaly buy 500 rounds loose in an ammo can. I transfer the loose rounds to freezer bags in 100 round packs. I write the rounds particulars on blank business cards and put them in the bag. Then back into the ammo can.
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small plastic folgers can holds 150 45 acp...about the same with 38...I always take more ammo than I shoot when I go to the range...
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I get mine from Midway. I wait till they have a sale on so-called 'seconds' and buy a case of 10 or 12 , though i never could find any faults. Certainly none that affect function.
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For a long time I used 50 and 100 rd plastic flip top boxes to keep my handloads in. I found that I was loading 500 to 1000 rounds of a particular load at a time so this was a lot of work and the boxes add up in cost and take up some space as well. Berry's has a plastic version of the .30cal ammo can that I started using to just bulk load the finished ammo in, I think about 500 rds of .45 fits with some room to spare. I label the box on the outside by caliber and bullet type and leave a card inside with all the details such as powder type and weight. I have found this to be easier to work with for storage and in use, I just grab the boxes I need and go to the range. I don't usually shoot all the ammo in one trip but I try to reload what gets fired to replenish the supply as quickly as I can.
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I am going to end up with about 2000 rounds of 158 grain LSWC reloads, that I have no boxes for. I have been looking around and found a website called eguns.com. It seems to have the best price. I have never heard of them before. has anybody here had any experience with them? Any other ideas about where to get boxes? Thanks, Waldo
Get a 50 Cal USGI ammo can and partition the can with thin pieces plywood (1/4") one side for the live ammo and the other side for the empties. I usually go down to an army surplus store and pick it up for 5 bucks. 2000 rounds will take 20 plastic boxes and will cost you----well do the math. Also, some plastic cases if dropped will actually crack and shatter. Ammo cans also have a rubber seal and when I store my ammo for the longterm, I would throw in a couple of pieces of VCI paper and/or throw in a dessicant to absorb the moisture.
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