Seeking Ammo Storage Solution

[SweetMK]

What's that rated for?

I'm looking for something that will hold stuff like this

Along with US 30 and 50 cal cans and boxes of 500 - 1000 rounds that come from online suppliers.

The tins are about 25lbs each and I have at least 20 of them that I can think off. Crates typically hold 2 tins and I have 5 of those. 1000 rounds of 45 is about 50lbs ....lets not forget cases of 223 ans 7.62x39 and so on.

So would something like that work with the assumption that more is always on the way?

My shelves are 42" deep,,, there are oak 2x4's under the sheeting,,

These shelves can easily hold as many cast iron car engines as you can fit on them.

5,000 pounds per shelf would be no issue,,, I used 80 feet of this shelving to store steel parts for over a decade.

No failure,, the shelves were loaded/unloaded with a forktruck,, so they are tough,,,

 

[bushmaster1313]

I'm looking for something that will hold stuff like this

The tins are about 25 lbs each and I have at least 20 of them that I can think off. Crates typically hold 2 tins and I have 5 of those.

So would something like that work with the assumption that more is always on the way?

For the Russian battle tins -- Get one of these, hollow it out and set it up in your front yard.

These statues have been available at a deep discount since the fall of the Soviet Union.
(BTW Russian battle tins are considered a fine source of excellent low priced ammo, if you can figure out how to open the tins!)

 

[Ksimons]

Another good place to look for industrial pallet racks and shelving is most scrape metal yards. Like mentioned they will sell it by the lbs.

 

[PatriotX]

My shelves are 42" deep,,, there are oak 2x4's under the sheeting,,

These shelves can easily hold as many cast iron car engines as you can fit on them.

5,000 pounds per shelf would be no issue,,, I used 80 feet of this shelving to store steel parts for over a decade.

No failure,, the shelves were loaded/unloaded with a forktruck,, so they are tough,,,

Those shelves look to be the same as the ones used at the local pick-a-part yard, with engines stacked upon them. I don't see an ammo fort causing them to fail.

Excellent suggestion by Ksimons about the scrap yards. I pick up aluminum billets at mine, and often see industrial shelving.

 

[shouldazagged]

My solution is dead easy. I don't stockpile ammo. I might, but I have this silly fondness for sleeping indoors, taking essential meds, and eating regularly.

 

[e3mrk]

This may sound dumb but I use thinned down clear nail polish on the primer and around the neck of the bullet on My reloads.
I have been doing this for years and have never had a problem with the ammo feeding in My 1911 or any other of My firearms.
I got the idea from pulling surplus British 303 Caliber Bullets as They seem to use a kind of Tar around inside case neck to seal the projectile and a sealer on the primer.

 

[yashua-p]

For me, four drawer filing cabinets work well. I have several for this purpose.

regards

yashua

 

[Fishslayer]

I now have 3 of these, when on sale $249.00 ea

RIDGID 48 in. x 24 in. Universal Storage Chest-2048-OS - The Home Depot

My problem would be the same as my chest freezer. What I'm after is always at the bottom.

 

[Goodtime Charlie]

My problem would be the same as my chest freezer. What I'm after is always at the bottom.

Funny you mentioned chest freezers...I was going to suggest old discarded freezers for his storage solution. They have locks, so can be secured (okay, not real high security locks, but it's something to keep honest folk honest). You can bury the body of the chest freezer in the ground so that only about six inches or so projects above ground, enough to keep water and snow out--YMMV depending on your climate. Should be fairly fire resistant and temperature stable.

 

[Frank46]

Franklin, was trying to figure out what the name of the job boxes that the contractors use and you posted the link to rigid. Thanks for the link. Gotta get one for my power tools. Frank

 

[steelslaver]

Thing about Rigid boxes and JOBOXES, and the various construction boxes is they do provide pretty good security. The padlocks are recessed and difficult to break. The hinges are sometimes on the exterior but, Removing the end of the rod and pulling it out will NOT allow the box to open. I have seen some interesting attempts to open them when guys forgot/lost their keys. About the only way short of cutting up the box or picking the recessed lock is to use a 1/2 drill and a good bit to drill out both of the locks tumblers and then use something like a dental pick to reach inside the tumble hole and move the lock tooth. Not a 5 minute job. More like at least a 1/2 hour by somebody who knows exactly what they are doing once he has tools in hand.

They are available in many sizes and can easily be modified to stand on one end.

 

[chaparrito]

Funny you mentioned chest freezers...I was going to suggest old discarded freezers for his storage solution. They have locks, so can be secured (okay, not real high security locks, but it's something to keep honest folk honest). You can bury the body of the chest freezer in the ground so that only about six inches or so projects above ground, enough to keep water and snow out--YMMV depending on your climate. Should be fairly fire resistant and temperature stable.

The redneck solution. I like it!

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Is that washer and dryer on the front porch being used for anything?

 

[Beemerguy53]

I store my ammunition in a large, locking, steel cabinet, with adjustable shelves and a Goldenrod dehumidifier. There are any number of such cabinets available, from a large number of suppliers.

 

[the ringo kid]

I have a "fair" amount of ammo, various calibers, stored in my man closet in the garage. For various reasons, fire for example, I would like to move this away from my domicile. My thought is a chest type, metal storage box, lockable, in my shop. Does anyone have any suggestions about an appropriate container? I don't want to spend a fortune, but I will spend what is necessary to insure safety/security. Thanks in advance.

Didnt realise I already suggested a cure for this problem.