Need to buy some plastic ammo boxes

[Waldo]

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

 

[Engineer1911]

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.

 

[sonny]

I buy mine from Case-Gard. Here is the link:
http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/handgun/ammo_boxes.html
Sonny

 

[Waldo]

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.

 

[tlen]

Buy 30 or 50 cal metal ammo cans at Midway. Keep in mind ammo boxes weight a lot when full or ammo.

 

[Andy Griffith]

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.

 

[socal s&w]

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.

 

[armadillo]

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.

 

[Nathan Forrest]

Freezer Bags

 

[johngalt]

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.

 

[m1gunner]

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.

 

[johnjohn]

I like the hinged top boxes Midway sells. I have some from when I started reloading 15 yrs. ago

 

[rkrcpa]

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.

 

[thomashoward]

+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.aspx?i=14524&c=29&pp=8&sb=0&p=0

 

[thedogfather]

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.

 

[Waldo]

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

 

[Forester]

Freezer Bags

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/Bro...&categoryString=9315***683***10831***10834***

 

[canoe on the yukon]

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.

 

[44wheelman]

"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!

 

[VAdoublegunner]

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.