Range Report Keeping rifle rounds loose v in ammo boxes?

[targetterror]

How durable are loaded rifle rounds, in terms of just being put in a bag/box after loading? By "durable" I mean remain that they shoot consistently.

I've always put my rifle rounds in ammo boxes, as I figured I spend enough time making them that they should get some special treatment. But I've been doing a huge run of 223 ammo for my service rifle and I'm out boxes. That got my wondering whether I can just put them into a container loose without affecting my shots?

 

[nashlaw]

Re: Keeping rifle rounds loose v in ammo boxes?

Are you going to store them in the bag or plastic shoebox, or tote them to the range that way? I have several immitation Tupperware containers that seal tightly and use them for storage. Matter of fact, I will carry ammo to the range in the tupperware. I just don't bang it around.

 

[marduk185]

Re: Keeping rifle rounds loose v in ammo boxes?

ive heard one can make an ammo wallet, but then others say just stuffem in "ye olde prison purse"

 

[targetterror]

Re: Keeping rifle rounds loose v in ammo boxes?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nashlaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you going to store them in the bag or plastic shoebox, or tote them to the range that way? I have several immitation Tupperware containers that seal tightly and use them for storage. Matter of fact, I will carry ammo to the range in the tupperware. I just don't bang it around.</div></div>

No I was just planning on storing them at home in a box or something, so the banging around should be minimal. And now that I think about, they probably get violenced more when my AR cycles anyways...

 

[BigDKC]

Re: Keeping rifle rounds loose v in ammo boxes?

Surplus military ammo cans can be had cheap! They were created for this exact purpose!

 

[targetterror]

Re: Keeping rifle rounds loose v in ammo boxes?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigDKC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surplus military ammo cans can be had cheap! They were created for this exact purpose!

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Touche. There really isn't any way to rebut that

 

[mattmcg]

Re: Keeping rifle rounds loose v in ammo boxes?

If you're looking to store loose rounds, the 50 cal ammo cans are hard to beat. $10/can stores a lot of loose rounds in a 50 cal can. For $15/can, you can store even more in a SAW can.

As far as my reloaded match rounds, I do tend to treat those a bit better and use the Federal plastic ammo carriers (10 rounds ea) and put them in MidwayUSA CB-09 or CB-10 boxes. I can store 260 rounds packed in boxes in a 50 Cal can and have enough room for a hydroabsorbent desiccant pack for long term storage.