ideal temp & humidity for match 22lr storage

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having a difficult time tracking down info on best practices for storing these match 22lr cartridges. heavily lubed so I'm guessing maybe 50% humidity to keep them from drying out?
I've got a couple sealed containers so they'll be at approx 70 degrees upstairs, wondering if I should throw a boveda humidity pack in there or just forget about it.
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I store my Midas and Center X in the garage in the carton, so not the point of view you were looking for I expect

 

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oldrifleman said:

I store my Midas and Center X in the garage in the carton, so not the point of view you were looking for I expect

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if that's what everyone does that's sweet, ill just stack them in the closet.
but I'd hate to waste bricks of lapua and I couldn't find a good answer in a short search.
I love cigars and guitars so I'm overly cautious on humidity it seems.

 

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The best solution is to run a Garmin when you shoot, especially at the beginning of the day. Humidity does change velocity. It’s simpler just to test the velocity each time you shoot.

 

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Cody S said:

if that's what everyone does that's sweet, ill just stack them in the closet.
but I'd hate to waste bricks of lapua and I couldn't find a good answer in a short search.
I love cigars and guitars so I'm overly cautious on humidity it seems.

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I understand, don’t smoke ( COPD), but there are a couple of PRS single cuts in the spare room.

 

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I would think storing at room temperature would be the easiest and most consistent option you have available to you regardless what temperature your going to be operating in. Unless you live in an uninsulated tent for a home.

 

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Put it in ammo cans on a nice, pleasant day and Vaseline the seals. Lasts forever.

 

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closet and Vaseline the seals on ammo cans it is.

 

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