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I store ammo in USGI ammo cans. I use silica gel packets to help absorb moisture. Every 6 months or so, I heat the gel packs in an oven set to 225 for about 30 minutes to get rid of any absorbed moisture.
Never store loose, bulk powder or primers in a USGI ammo can. Once you latch the can, you have a bomb. Never store loose powder or primers in a gun safe for the same reason. I keep my dies in die boxes on a shelf, powder and primers are kept in original packages, on an open shelf.
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1: Plastic ammo cans similar to the metal USGI cans, MTM brand I think.
2: Powder and primers are just stored in their original containers in a wooden cabinet - in an air conditioned room. Ditto with dies and all other reloading supplies. I used to keep them in the shop, but I had problems with rust. 3: I have metal desiccant packs that can be refreshed in the oven. There is a little window and when it turns pink it's time to refresh it. Similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Packs-Sil.../dp/B006L882NM
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Jim CBOB0497 "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or laborer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell Last edited by DrHenley; 02-17-2018 at 01:00 AM. |
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All my ammo goes in MTM cases and in a cupboard up high. No issues with moisture really here in SD but I do keep the gun room temp and humidity controlled. Same with reloading supplies. In original containers in a cool dark dry cupboard. Never had an issue yet thank goodness. If it’s not reloaded ammo it stays in the factory box but I don’t have much new ammo around. That is pretty rare these days.
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