Long term storage of .22 ammo.........what's your method?

[lkothe]

Just wondering if anybody prepared some .22 ammo for long term storage and what method they used outide the original box.


DNO

 

[BadgeBunny]

GC uses military surplus ammo cans. It's all in the house. All our ammo is ... (Don't get me started ... )

 

[Perplexed]

Milsurp ammo cans work well. The biggest concern would be to keep the ammo cool and dry; extreme swings in humidity and temperature (such as storage in an unheated garage) probably wouldn't do the ammo any favors.

 

[mouthpiece]

I don't think the cold is a problem as much as the humidity is.
I have milsurp ammo that is easily 40 years old and it still goes bang.

Like said above, ammo cans, IN THE HOUSE for controlled humidity.

 

[Lurker66]

Ive got a few stashed in tupperware containers. But mostly use ammo cans.

 

[Nimaro]

All my ammo is stored in ammo cans with one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006L882NM/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1384370725&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 each

 

[jmike314]

I use these

Walmart / Bass Pro / Midway USA / Academy

 

[Dakota Safe]

Try packing them in a vacuum sealed mylar bag using oxy absorbers and desiccant in a sealed plastic bucket, keep in a cool place. Long Long Term!

 

[ratski]

I don't think the cold is a problem as much as the humidity is.
I have milsurp ammo that is easily 40 years old and it still goes bang.

Like said above, ammo cans, IN THE HOUSE for controlled humidity.

I don't want to start a war here, but...

If the green milsurp ammo cans are airtight and watertight, how is external humidity a problem?

Dave

 

[Perplexed]

I don't want to start a war here, but...

If the green milsurp ammo cans are airtight and watertight, how is external humidity a problem?

Dave

There's still humidity inside the cans, unless you add desiccant before closing the lids. And seals will fail given enough time.