Ammo storage

[KarmannGhia]

Pics of my zombie apocalypses - 401K stash (not my operational load - reloads). Old dead freezer chest. In the garage. Climate is not that much a factor with this setup. A shelf in the closet will work until the weight exceeds capacity. There is no such thing as too much ammo.

 

[MichiganScott]

I keep mine in GI steel ammo cans spread all over the house because of the quantity I've accumulated. My powder supply for reloading is kept either on the shelf or in some storage cabinets in my reloading room.

 

[sqhead]

I found a high school stand up metal locker,it has 5 doors with plenty of room to divide diff. calibers and all doors lock,I just bought off e-bay five locks with same key...it takes up hardly any room and the doors have slots for air flow.if you can't find the five door type,buy any locker and add your own shelves.

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

Reloads are organized in plastic 100rd pistol/50rd rifle MTM cases with load info then stacked on shelving in a locked closet. Factory loads same thing tossed on a shelf and good to go. This stuff takes too much room in my safe. I have humidity problems being close to the beach but this has worked fine for years.

 

[litenlarry]

I store the majority of my ammo in ammo cans and store them in a "gang box"..Very secure, lockable and bolted down to the concrete ..
Similar to this model..
RIDGID 48 in. x 24 in. Storage Chest-2048-OS at The Home Depot

 

[blujax01]

At first, I reused commercial boxes then I bought MTM boxes and finally I just keep them in 100 round lots in Acro bins marked with a paper tag. All on shelves in a 4x7 bookcase.

 

[CatboatWilly]

It sounds like a filing cabinet would be your most convenient solution. One possible solution might be to beef up the locks on your filing cabinets. I used these ABUS filing cabinet locks for years with never a concern and I've got four grand kids,

File Cabinet Lock, Filing Cabinet Locks, File Locking Bar

 

[CatboatWilly]

It sounds like another filing cabinet would be the most convenient solution to what you wish to do. One though is that you can beef - up the locking system on what filing cabinet you buy. I used a filing cabinet for storage of ammo for years with an electric dry rod installed, but added an additional lock to the cabinet similar to the type shown here. I never had a concern even with four grand kids.

https://www.google.com/search?q=locks+for+filing+cabinets&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a#q=locks+for+filing+cabinets&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&tbm=shop&spd=2350267931904656108

 

[yeti]

I like GI storage cans and dry boxes inside the house. Ammo would be fine with gradual temperature swings as long as condensation is not an issue.

For you reloaders with bulk powder supplies... I wouldn't put primers and powder together or inside anything that can build gas pressure if ignited. You might blow up a good chunk of your house and perhaps a fireman or two with it. Keep these inside a cabinet (preferably not metal) that can't hold/build up pressure if the worst were to happen.

 

[Cal44]

Ammo would be fine with gradual temperature swings as long as condensation is not an issue.
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I've kept my ammo inside an old file cabinet in the garage for 30 years and have never had a problem.

The 30 year old stuff shoots just as well as the new stuff.

But this is California, so the garage never gets below about 40 or above about 95 and the humidity isn't high.

I think I'll just get another lockable file cabinet and use that.

Dave

 

[uechikid]

I've been keeping my ammo in my gun safe but I'm running out of room.

 

[shakyshoot]

Got most of it in plastic dry boxes with tins of silica gel. I don't really believe the silica gel is necessary, but it's another layer of protection. I keep a few months shooting supply on a shelf in the spare bedroom. (no kids around to get into it)

 

[Old Corp]

While waiting for our house to sell (it did, finally) and planning a move, I've worked at two large LGS's.
I now need a Conex box, maybe two, to house the ammo I've somehow accumulated.

New house will need floor joists about 10" on-center.

 

[rburg]

New house will need floor joists about 10" on-center.

You need a poured concrete basement.

 

[DaSandmanCometh]

I added a lockable door knob to the closet in my reloading/gun room and keep my ammo in there in ammo cans. It's not the most secure, but it's better than nothing.

 

[Arney]

GI 50cal cans. Stored in garage. Here in Wi temps range from -10 to 90 F but never an issue.

 

[litenlarry]

While waiting for our house to sell (it did, finally) and planning a move, I've worked at two large LGS's.
I now need a Conex box, maybe two, to house the ammo I've somehow accumulated.

New house will need floor joists about 10" on-center.

10" on center will not work for subflooring, as they are 48" x 96"..
Use joists 16" OC and add extra joists 8" OC as needed, your installer will thank you..

 

[dw1911]

Sandusky 72 Steel Storage Cabinet With 4 Adjustable Shelves Black by Office Depot

Sandusky® 72" Steel Storage Cabinet

There are cheaper versions out there but are all about the same. each shelf can hold up to 180lbs.

 

[NJM15]

For storing small supply's I picked up 2 plastic ammo boxes from Harbor Freight they are about 6 bucks apiece, waterproof seal on the lid, good for taking to the range. For larger amounts I have 50 Cal military boxes. My son ended up with them when he got out of the Army artillery

 

[Bkreutz]

I've got some old file cabinets that I found on Craigslist for less than $20.-. They work fine for ammo as long as you remember to fill the bottom drawers first before loading a top one and pulling it out. I don't have any "little ones" around so I didn't get the kind with locks, but those are available too. Not much for security but I don't worry about that much. (actually don't worry much at all, never did any good. I finally adopted Alfred E. Neuman's philosophy, "What me worry?"